Pilates takes on aerobics in body fat showdown
NCT ID NCT07107061
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether Pilates exercises can reduce body fat and increase lean mass as well as aerobic training does. Eighty women aged 18 to 40 were split into four groups: Pilates only, aerobic only, both, or no exercise. They trained three times a week for 12 weeks, and body composition was measured using a DXA scan. The goal was to see if Pilates could be a good alternative or addition to aerobic exercise for improving body shape.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pilates exercises and aerobic exercise
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could show that Pilates is a useful alternative to aerobic training for improving body composition in young women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 80 women, so results may not apply to men or older adults. The interventions were short-term (12 weeks), and long-term effects are unknown.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
Jacarezinho, Paraná, 86400-000, Brazil