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To evaluate the specific effects of structured Pilates programs on health-related physical fitness components, including body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength, in adult women.

September 17, 2026SportsOpen Access

Effects of Pilates Programs on Body Composition, Flexibility, Muscular Strength, Balance, Functional Performance and Respiratory Function in Adult Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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ČBČedomir BajčetićUniversity of Novi Sad VRVojin RudovićUniversity of Novi Sad MNMilica NovakovićUniversity of Novi Sad

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Systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates reductions in body mass index and improved flexibility in adult women, highlighting Pilates as an effective tool for targeted physical fitness.

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To evaluate the specific effects of structured Pilates programs on health-related physical fitness components, including body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength, in adult women.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis searching PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar up to January 21, 2026, adhering to PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
Synthesized 12 studies published between 2007 and 2025 comprising approximately 540 female participants using random-effects meta-analytic models.
Pilates led to significant reductions in body mass index (MD = −1.22; 95% CI: −1.83 to −0.61; p < 0.001) and body weight (MD = −3.99 kg; 95% CI: −6.30 to −1.67; p = 0.0007).
Sit-and-reach flexibility improved significantly following the intervention (SMD = 0.69; 95% CI: 0.43 to 0.94; p < 0.001).
No statistically significant pooled effects were observed for body fat percentage, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, lean body mass, handgrip strength, or vertical jump.

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Bajčetić et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aabb7e75f706d05830e744d https://doi.org/10.3390/sports14090407

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September 17, 2026SportsOpen Access

Effects of Pilates Programs on Body Composition, Flexibility, Muscular Strength, Balance, Functional Performance and Respiratory Function in Adult Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Authors

ČBČedomir BajčetićUniversity of Novi Sad VRVojin RudovićUniversity of Novi Sad MNMilica NovakovićUniversity of Novi Sad

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Overview

Systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates reductions in body mass index and improved flexibility in adult women, highlighting Pilates as an effective tool for targeted physical fitness.

Key Points

To evaluate the specific effects of structured Pilates programs on health-related physical fitness components, including body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength, in adult women.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis searching PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar up to January 21, 2026, adhering to PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
Synthesized 12 studies published between 2007 and 2025 comprising approximately 540 female participants using random-effects meta-analytic models.
Pilates led to significant reductions in body mass index (MD = −1.22; 95% CI: −1.83 to −0.61; p < 0.001) and body weight (MD = −3.99 kg; 95% CI: −6.30 to −1.67; p = 0.0007).
Sit-and-reach flexibility improved significantly following the intervention (SMD = 0.69; 95% CI: 0.43 to 0.94; p < 0.001).
No statistically significant pooled effects were observed for body fat percentage, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, lean body mass, handgrip strength, or vertical jump.

Cite This Study

Bajčetić et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aabb7e75f706d05830e744d https://doi.org/10.3390/sports14090407

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