Abstract
In this study, the effect of Pilates training on the brain function was investigated through five case studies. Alpha rhythm changes during the Pilates training over the different regions and the whole brain were mainly analyzed, including power spectral density and global synchronization index (GSI). It was found that the neural network of the brain was more active, and the synchronization strength reduced in the frontal and temporal regions due to the Pilates training. These results supported that the Pilates training is very beneficial for improving brain function or intelligence. These findings maybe give us some line evidence to suggest that the Pilates training is very helpful for the intervention of brain degenerative diseases and cogitative dysfunction rehabilitation.
Highlights
Pilates was created in the 1920s by physical trainer Joseph H
Further studies suggest that Pilates can release the stress of mind, increase brain’s oxygen supply, and enhance brain function [11, 12], and studies in aged samples suggest that Pilates is beneficial to mental state, including sleep quality, emotion, and selfconfidence [2]
Power spectral density and global synchronization index (GSI) at the alpha frequency band were computed in all regions
Summary
Pilates was created in the 1920s by physical trainer Joseph H. Pilates and has been developed based on the Eastern and Western health preservation methods, such as Yoga and Taichi. This exercise is suitable for all the people and may be one of the most attractive fitness trainings [1, 2]. Pilates can improve the blood circulation and cardiopulmonary function as the exercise is dominated by the rhythmic breath, the lateral thoracic breathing that can effectively promote the exchange of oxygen. The direct evidence of Pilates on brain activity such as electroencephalographic (EEG) is lacking. The aim is to demonstrate whether or not Pilates can impact the brain functions or intelligence
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