Método Pilates en el fortalecimiento del CORE en estudiantes universitarios

Abstract

The general objective was to determine the effect of the Pilates method on Core strengthening in university students. It is a quantitative, analytical, longitudinal and observational research that evaluated the effects of the Pilates method in the improvement of the Core musculature, through the application of the program. A total of 57 students were analyzed and an exercise protocol was applied for 4 weeks, 3 times per week, with a total of 12 interventions. The results showed that there is a significance of p<0.005 between a pre and post evaluation, this indicates that the application of Pilates exercises in a period of four weeks was efficient to strengthen the Core musculature in university students. In conclusion, Pilates exercises significantly improve the state of strength, endurance and flexibility, which is associated with a decrease in low back pain, making the Pilates method a recommended activity for students.