U.S., June 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07621523) titled 'Energy Cost and Metabolic Intensity of Pilates Exercises in Older Adults' on May 27.
Brief Summary: Pilates is one of the most popular forms of exercise among older adults worldwide. However, no study has measured how many calories a Pilates session burns or how hard the body works during it in people aged 60 and over. This information is important for exercise professionals who prescribe Pilates for health promotion goals such as weight management and cardiovascular fitness.
This study will measure the energy cost and metabolic intensity of two types of Pilates - mat Pilates and equipment-based Pilates - in older adults using a por...