TY  - GEN 
AU  - Ruiz Montero, Pedro Jesús
AU  - Castillo Rodríguez, Alfonso
AU  - Mikalački, Milena
AU  - Nebojsa, Čokorilo
AU  - Korovljev, Darinka
PY  - 2014
SN  - 1176-9092
SN  - 1178-1998
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10481/34997
AB  - Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in anthropometric measurements using an aerobic and Pilates exercise program which lasted 24 weeks.
AB  - Method: This was a clinical intervention study of 303 women over the age of 60 living in Novi Sad, Serbia. Changes in body mass index and skinfold thickness were estimated through height, weight, and anthropometric measurements. The program comprised...
AB  - Results: Fat mass (FM) improved significantly (pre-test, 32.89%, 8.65; post-test, 28.25%, 6.58; P<0.01). Bone diameters and muscle perimeters showed no significant changes pre- and post-test (P>0.05), but there was a higher correlation between FM (%)...
AB  - Conclusion: A mixed program of aerobics and Pilates, controls and improves baseline muscle mass and decreases FM values, without causing deterioration during practice and follow-up exercises.
LA  - eng
PB  - Dove Press
KW  - Lean body mass
KW  - Anthropometric measures
KW  - Educative program
KW  - Women
TI  - 24-weeks Pilates-aerobic and educative training to improve body fat mass in elderly Serbian women
DO  - 10.2147/CIA.S52077
ER  -