Pilates study tests whether where you focus boosts performance
NCT ID NCT06683898
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This completed trial with 50 healthy volunteers aged 18-30 compared two types of focus strategies during an 8-week Pilates program. One group focused on using equipment (external focus), while the other focused on body positioning (internal focus). Researchers measured reaction time and jump performance to see which approach works better.
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Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversity
Antalya, Alanya, 07450, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If it works, this could help trainers and therapists choose better coaching cues to improve athletic performance and reaction time.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to other populations or real-world settings. No treatment or cure is being tested.
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