the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a Pilates training course on cardiovascular risk factors in
overweight teachers. Therefore, 20 overweight teachers (body mass index 25 and above 25) with an age range of 30 to 40
years were purposefully selected
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the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a Pilates training course on cardiovascular risk factors in
overweight teachers. Therefore, 20 overweight teachers (body mass index 25 and above 25) with an age range of 30 to 40
years were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to two Pilates training and control groups (10 people in each
group). The Pilates training group participated in 8 weeks of Pilates training (three sessions per week). The control group
did not participate in any regular physical activity program during this period. Relevant measurements were taken
before and after the intervention. Weight, body mass index, and serum levels of triglycerides, cholesterol, LDL, and HDL
were measured in two groups. The statistical method of mixed analysis of variance was used to compare and examine the
changes of variables between two groups at the level of P≤0.05. Weight, body mass index, cholesterol, triglyceride and
LDL in the Pilates group were significantly reduced compared to the control group (P<0.05), but HDL in the Pilates
group did not change significantly compared to the control group (P>0.05). It seems that Pilates exercise can reduce the
risk factors of heart diseases in overweight teachers.
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