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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cellular Biology
  • Aging Research

Background:

  • Telomeres are crucial for cellular aging and are influenced by lifestyle.
  • Pilates is a popular exercise with potential but poorly understood cellular benefits.
  • Understanding Pilates' impact on cellular mechanisms like telomere length is important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of long-term Pilates participation on telomere length.
  • To explore Pilates' influence on cellular and physiological markers in women.
  • To compare experienced Pilates practitioners with age-matched sedentary controls.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-month longitudinal study comparing 11 experienced female Pilates practitioners with 11 sedentary controls.
  • Leukocyte telomere length was measured using quantitative PCR (qPCR).
  • Assessed inflammatory markers, gene expression (antioxidant enzymes), body composition, physical performance, and mental well-being.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in telomere length was observed between Pilates practitioners and controls at baseline or after 12 months.
  • Pilates participants showed increased mRNA expression of antioxidant enzymes (SOD2, GPX1).
  • Pilates practitioners exhibited lower body fat percentage, reduced visceral fat, and improved dynamic balance compared to controls.

Conclusions:

  • Twelve months of Pilates exercise does not significantly alter leukocyte telomere length.
  • Pilates participation is associated with enhanced antioxidant defense at the gene expression level.
  • Pilates effectively improves body composition and dynamic balance, suggesting broader health benefits beyond telomere dynamics.