Abstract
Abstract Aim: To evaluate the subacute effects of the number of Pilates exercise series (one and three) on the cardiovascular responses of medicated hypertensive women. Methods: Eight hypertensive and nine normotensive women underwent a Pilates session with low and high volume, and cardiovascular responses were measured. Aged sample of 50-65 years old underwent to anthropometrical measurements previously to the experimental procedures. The cardiovascular assessment was performed before and after every experimental session. The experimental procedures consisted of two familiarization sessions, load determination, and two experimental sessions (one or three series) for each group. Results: In the intragroup analysis, HR was found to be reduced in the normotensive group. In the hypertensive group, a reduction in the double product was observed after both Pilates sessions, and in the normotensive group only after the session with one series. The volume of exercises of the Pilates method did not interfere in the responses of systolic and diastolic BP after exercise. However, a more prominent area under the curve was seen in the systolic BP of hypertensive subjects who performed three series. Conclusion: The present study shows that performing one or three series of the Pilates exercise does not induce hypotension post-exercise and did not interfere in the cardiovascular responses of medicated hypertensive women.
Highlights
Hypertension, a multifactorial clinical condition characterized by high and sustained blood pressure levels[1], is the most important risk factor for ischemic heart disease and stroke
The number of series did not interfere in the DBP, Heart rate (HR), and double product (DP) responses
Despite the reduction of 6.5% seen in the hypertensive group 30 minutes after performing one set of Pilates (p=0.1259), reaching similar SBP values compared to normotensive group, none significant statistical difference was observed compared to rest (117 ± 9 mmHg)
Summary
Hypertension, a multifactorial clinical condition characterized by high and sustained blood pressure levels (systolic pressure ≥140 mmHg or diastolic pressure ≥90 mmHg)[1], is the most important risk factor for ischemic heart disease and stroke. Taking into account that strength training involves muscle contraction against an opposite resistance exerted by weights, elastic bands, or equipments[7], Pilates is a strength training method. Pilates is a method that trains the whole body, involving isotonic and isometric contractions, which uses spring elastic resistance to offer opposing force or assistance in performing the exercises[8,9]. Movements are coordinated by breathing, emphasizing the abdominal muscles[10,11]. It is based on six principles (concentration, control, center, fluidity, precision, and breathing), which provide a better execution of exercises and more effective results[12]
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