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May 29, 2026Open Access

The effect of Pilates on blood pressure

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Key result

Pilates modestly reduces BP by ~4 mmHg in hypertensive individuals as a complementary therapy.

Why the study?

The paper attempts to investigate and present the effects of a normal dietary program in correlation with exercise, especially Pilates, on blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

Does Pilates and exercise improve clinical and ambulatory blood pressure in hypertensive patients?

Population

Hypertensive patients

Comparison

Normal dietary program in correlation with exercise, especially Pilates

Authors

ΔΣΔέσποινα Ν. Σιδέρη

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Implication

Supports Pilates as adjunctive therapy in hypertension; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.

Key Points

  • This research aims to examine how Pilates, combined with a dietary program, affects blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
  • Investigation includes an initial overview of blood pressure types, symptoms, and risk factors.
  • Assessment of the relationship between exercise and blood pressure.
  • Focus on the specific benefits of Pilates for clinical and ambulatory blood pressure.
  • Pilates shows significant improvement in blood pressure management among participants.
  • Exercise alongside dietary changes leads to better cardiovascular fitness.
  • Enhanced quality of life reported by hypertensive patients engaging in regular Pilates sessions.

Structured PICO

Does Pilates and exercise improve clinical and ambulatory blood pressure in hypertensive patients?

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Population
Hypertensive patients
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Intervention
Normal dietary program in correlation with exercise, specifically Pilates
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Outcome
Clinical and ambulatory blood pressuresurrogate

The paper reviews the beneficial effects of exercise, particularly Pilates, and diet on clinical and ambulatory blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

Limitations

  • Heterogeneity of study designs
  • Differences in study populations, intervention duration, and frequency
  • Fewer trials available compared to aerobic exercise

Cite This Study

Δέσποινα Ν. Σιδέρη (2025) conducted a review in Hypertension. Pilates vs. Aerobic exercise or control was evaluated on Blood pressure reduction. Pilates modestly reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure by approximately 3-5 mmHg in hypertensive individuals, serving as a safe and effective complementary non-pharmacological intervention.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192eb9fab5b468c4417f97https://doi.org/10.26262/heal.auth.ir.373361

Topics

Hypertension management
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