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April 12, 2026GeriatricsOpen Access

Exploring the Interplay Between Core Stability, Pulmonary Function, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an 8-Week Mat Pilates Intervention

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BJBulin JirapongsatornDCDecha ChinaksornKPKanapot Pengked

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Randomized controlled trial shows Mat Pilates improves pulmonary function and fitness in older adults, indicating potential health benefits.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the effects of an 8-week Mat Pilates intervention on core stability and pulmonary function in older adults.
  • Randomized controlled trial with 20 older adults, stratified by sex, age, and baseline stability.
  • Participants were assigned to either an MPT group (60-min sessions, 3 times per week) or a control group.
  • Assessment of core stability, functional flexibility, pulmonary function, and cardiorespiratory fitness before and after the intervention.
  • MPT group showed significant improvements in core stability, flexibility, and all pulmonary function metrics.
  • Reduction in body weight was significant in the MPT group.
  • MPT participants achieved greater distances in the 6-minute walk test with lower perceived exertion.
  • Strong positive correlation between core stability improvements and pulmonary function.

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Jirapongsatorn et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db37df4fe01fead37c5f9dhttps://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics11020043
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