Pilates and aerobic training improve levels of depression, anxiety and quality of life in overweight and obese individuals

Autor(es)

Vancini, Rodrigo Luiz ; Rosell Rayes, Angeles Bonal ; Barbosa de Lira, Claudio Andre ; Sarro, Karine Jacon ; Andrade, Marilia Santos

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria; v. 75, n. 12, p. 8-pg., 2017-12-01.

Resumo

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)

• Processo FAPESP: 13/08245-2 - Comparação dos efeitos dos treinamentos de caminhada e Pilates sobre as respostas fisiológicas e os parâmetros relativos à saúde e qualidade de vida de pessoas com sobrepeso e obesidade
• Beneficiário: Marilia dos Santos Andrade
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular