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Pilates equipment showdown: which machine boosts heart health best?

NCT ID NCT07308626

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested how three types of Pilates equipment—reformer, cadillac, and chair—affect heart function and flexibility right after exercise. Fifteen sedentary women aged 40-60 completed a session on each machine. Researchers measured heart rate variability and flexibility before and after each session to see if the equipment made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pilates exercise sessions on reformer, cadillac, and chair apparatuses
What this could lead to
If this study provides clear results, it could help instructors and clinicians choose the best Pilates equipment for improving heart health and flexibility in sedentary women.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 15 participants, so findings may not apply to other groups. It only looks at immediate effects, not long-term benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

15 people

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Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age 40 to 60 years * Sedentary (not engaged in regular physical activity) * No prior experience with Pilates apparatus-based exercise * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Known metabolic or cardiovascular disease * Regular use of medications that influence heart rate or autonomic function * Current smoker * Musculoskeletal injuries or limitations that prevent safe participation in exercise * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, would interfere with study participation or data collection

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Exercise response Healhty Pilates exercise

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bursa Uludag University

    Bursa, 16120, Turkey (Türkiye)

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