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Allysiê Priscilla de Souza Cavina1, Natália Medeiros Silva2, Eduardo Pizzo Junior3
1Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy, Universidade Estadual Paulista (FCT/UNESP), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
|May 6, 2025
Summary
Pilates exercise at intermediate and advanced levels temporarily reduces parasympathetic nervous system activity post-workout. Beginner-level Pilates did not significantly alter autonomic nervous system responses immediately after exercise.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Autonomic Nervous System Function
- Cardiovascular Regulation
Background:
- Physical exercise induces cardiovascular and autonomic adjustments, with intensity significantly impacting these responses.
- Understanding post-exercise recovery is crucial for optimizing exercise prescription strategies.
- The Pilates method is a popular exercise modality requiring investigation into its physiological effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate autonomic nervous system behavior during post-exercise recovery following Pilates training.
- To compare the effects of different Pilates intensity levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) on autonomic recovery.
- To analyze vagal modulation using heart rate variability indices after Pilates sessions.
Main Methods:
- A 12-week progressive Pilates training program was conducted with 24 healthy young men.
- Participants progressed through beginner, intermediate, and advanced training levels.
- Post-exercise autonomic function was assessed via heart rate variability, specifically focusing on vagal indices (rMSSD, SD1).
Main Results:
- Intermediate and advanced Pilates levels showed a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in vagal modulation within the first 5 minutes post-exercise compared to rest.
- The decrease in vagal modulation was indicated by reduced rMSSD and SD1 indices.
- No significant changes in autonomic behavior were observed at the beginner level immediately post-exercise.
Conclusions:
- Intermediate and advanced intensity Pilates exercise transiently reduces parasympathetic modulation in the early recovery phase.
- Beginner-level Pilates exercise does not appear to significantly alter autonomic nervous system activity immediately after a session.
- These findings suggest that Pilates intensity influences the immediate post-exercise autonomic recovery profile.
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