The effect of Pilates classes on the body of physically active membersО of the general population: Analysis of meta-analyses and systematic reviews

Purpose of the study: the analysis of meta-analyses and systematic reviews published in the Pubmed database since 2000, which assessed the impact of Pilates classes on the body of physically active, healthy members of the general population. Methods: all meta-analyses and systematic reviews with the key word “pilates” were selected in the Pubmed database. After finalizing the list of meta-analyses and systematic reviews that correspond to the purpose of the study, a table was compiled in which the key parameters of each of them were indicated. Results: the final analysis demonstrated that regular Pilates classes can safely and significantly improve body posture and dynamic balance, flexibility of the tendons of the posterior thigh and back muscles, endurance of the abdominal muscles and quality of life. But at the same time, it probably does not have a significant effect on body composition. Conclusion: Pilates classes can be considered as an effective and safe method of improving body posture and flexibility in physically healthy members of the general population. At the same time, the lack of high-level methodological data does not allow us to recommend Pilates training as a method of injury prevention and performance improvement in groups of high-level athletes.