Abstract
The research was performed in order to determine the effect of 3 months pilates exercise in experimental group of women on the level of certain motoric abilities. Research and testing process are conducted on a sample of40 women (20 in experimental group and 20 in control group) from 20 to 40 years old in the premises of aerobic studio “NIA” in Niš. Examined motoric abilities were evaluated by strength, balance, endurance and flexibility tests: Flamingo Balance Test, Balance Board Test, Isometric Back Strength Test, Sguats Test, Abdominal Endurance Test (Eurofit sit up test), Sit and Reach, Shoulder Circumduction Test and General Strength and Balance Test. After pre and post testings, the processing ofthe obtained data was conducted. In addition to analyzing the basic statistical parameters (mean and standard deviation), canonical discriminant analysis and analysis of covariance for assessing the effect of treatment were also used. The results showed that there was an effect of pilates exercise on every motoric test in experimental group of women.
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