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Blood Pressure, Autonomic Heart Rate Modulation, Cardiorespiratory Parameters, Functionality and Quality of Life in Hypertensive Women After 16 Weeks of Training Based on the Pilates Method
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Traditional Pilates group and Modified Pilates group for Hypertension. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The main objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the effect of the Pilates method associated with aerobic exercise and the traditional Pilates method on the blood pressure of hypertensive medicated women. In addition, we aim to analyze and compare the chronic effects of training on cardiac autonomic modulation, on cardiorespiratory fitness, functionality and quality of life.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The participants will perform only exercises based on the traditional Pilates method, 2 times a week, for 50 minutes, for 16 weeks.
The participants will perform exercises based on the Pilates method alternated with active rest periods on treadmill ergometer, 2 times a week, for 50 minutes, for 16 weeks.