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July 26, 2026BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

Effect of aerobic and Pilates exercise on balance, gait, functional capacity, lower extremity strength, fear of falling, sleep quality, and quality of life in older adults

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AAbdullahWMWitaya MathiyakomTATsuyoshi Asai

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Overview

Randomized trial compares aerobic and Pilates exercise for improving balance, gait, and quality of life in older adults, suggesting aerobic exercise as more effective.

Key Points

  • This research aimed to compare the effects of aerobic and Pilates exercises on various health outcomes in older adults.
  • Forty-four older adults, aged 60-69 years, were randomly assigned to either aerobic or Pilates exercise groups.
  • Aerobic group trained three sessions per week for 30 minutes, while Pilates group trained two sessions per week for 45 minutes, both for eight weeks.
  • Outcomes were assessed using balance and mobility tests, as well as self-reported quality of life questionnaires pre- and post-intervention.
  • The aerobic group showed significantly greater improvements in gait velocity (10MWT: p = 0.016) and dynamic balance (MBEST: p < 0.001).
  • Both interventions improved all other measured outcomes, including balance and functional capacity with p-values < 0.05.
  • Both exercise modalities reduced classifications of fall risk, demonstrating clinically meaningful benefits for older adults.

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Abdullah et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a72fd3aea3239cd781b3https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-08037-x
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