Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate effect of hatha yoga and pilates mat exercise on physical fitness, static/dynamic balance ability and muscular activation pattern of the lumbar-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC). Participants in this study were divided into three groups; the control group (CG, n=7), hatha yoga exercise group (HG, n=7), and pilates mat exercise group (PG, n=7). Hatha yoga and pilates mat exercise were performed for 1 hour, 3 times a week for 8 weeks. In order to compare the effects of hatha yoga and pilates mat exercise, we confirmed physical fitness, static and dynamic balance ability and muscular activation pattern of LPHC. As results of this study, the hatha yoga exercise program showed a significant increase in the external oblique muscle activity and one leg stance test with eyes closed, but pilates mat exercise program significant increased strength and endurance in the back muscles and sit-up tests, respectively. Our findings suggested that pilates mat exercise might be effective for improving muscle strength and muscular endurance as well as hatha yoga exercise might activate external oblique muscles and improve balance ability in adult women.
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