Pilates and yoga - health benefits

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Pilates and yoga - health benefits

Published Jul 31, 2007 · Smartplay

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Pilates is a method of exercising that lengthens and stretches all the major muscle groups in the body in a balanced fashion. Yoga brings the body and mind together and is built on three main elements – exercise, breathing and meditation. Yoga and Pilates both improve muscular and postural strength.

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Pilates and yoga both improve muscular and postural strength by lengthening and stretching major muscle groups in a balanced manner.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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