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| Author(s): |
Vancini, Rodrigo Luiz
;
Rosell Rayes, Angeles Bonal
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Barbosa de Lira, Claudio Andre
;
Sarro, Karine Jacon
;
Andrade, Marilia Santos
Total Authors: 5
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria; v. 75, n. 12, p. 8-pg., 2017-12-01. |
| Abstract | |
Objective: To compare the effects of Pilates and walking on quality of life, depression, and anxiety levels. Methods: Sixty-three overweight/obese participants were randomly divided into: control (n = 20), walking (n = 21), and Pilates (n = 22) groups. Pilates and walking groups attended eight weeks of 60-minute exercise sessions three times per week. Quality of life, depression, and state- and trait-anxiety levels were evaluated before and after eight weeks of training. Results: Scores of quality of life, depression, and trait-anxiety improved in the Pilates and walking groups. State-anxiety levels improved only in the walking group. Conclusion: Pilates and walking positively impact quality of life, depression and anxiety. The Pilates method could be used as an alternative to improve mood disorders in overweight/obese individuals. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 13/08245-2 - Comparision of walking and Pilates training effects on physiological responses and health and life quality parameters in overweight and obesity people |
| Grantee: | Marilia dos Santos Andrade |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |