Introduction Sleep is related to physical activity, but previous population-level studies have not been able to explore specific types of activities associated with better sleep. Methods Data from ...the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were used, with N=38,964 adults age>18 providing complete physical activity and sleep data. Participants were asked whether they engaged in any physical activity in the past 30 days and if so, what was the main form of activity. The most common activities were walking, biking, running, gardening/yardwork, weights/aerobics/calisthenics, golf, swimming, jogging, yoga/pilates, and household/chores/childcare. Sleep variables assessed included duration (very short<5h, short5-6h, normal7-8h and long9+h), sleep difficulties (nights/week), and daytime sleepiness (days/week). Weighted regressions were adjusted for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, and BMI. These were done relative to no activity and relative to walking. Results RESULTS: Compared to no activity, walking, running, weights/aerobics/calisthenics, and biking were associated with a decreased likelihood of very short (all p<0.0005), short (all p<0.0005), and long sleep (all p≤0.001), fewer sleep difficulties (all p<0.0005), and less sleepiness (all p<0.0005). Also, less very short and short sleep, and less sleepiness were seen with yoga/pilates (p<0.0005, p=0.004, and p<0.0005, respectively), and less very short sleep and fewer sleep difficulties were also seen with swimming (p=0.008 and p=0.01, respectively) and golf (p=0.001 and p=0.02, respectively). Less sleepiness was also seen in those who reported jogging (p<0.0005) and gardening/yardwork (p<0.0005). Compared to walking, very short sleep was still inversely related to biking, golf, and yoga/pilates (p=0.04, p=0.01, and p<0.0005, respectively), and was positively related to childcare/housework (p=0.02). Long sleep was inversely related to running (p=0.02). Sleep disturbance was inversely related to running, weights/aerobics/calisthenics, and biking (p<0.0005, p=0.008, and p=0.02, respectively). Sleepiness was inversely related to biking (p=0.004). Conclusion In the population, physical activity was associated with better sleep, but this may depend on the type of activity that an individual engages in. Support (If Any) R01MD011600
Flexibility is a basic motor ability that significantly improves overall motor efficiency and reduces the possibility of muscle and joint injuries. The aim of this study was to determine the effects ...of Pilates exercise with a Swiss ball on flexibility development among female students. The sample of 45 participants, aged 19 to 22 years, was divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group took part in a 12-week Pilates exercise with a Swiss ball, with a frequency of three training sessions with one hour of exercise per week. The control group was not involved in the training process. For flexibility assessment, four tests were applied (Sit and Reach, Straddle in Supine Position, Leg Lift from Supine Position and Backward Leg Lift from a Prone Position). The results of the multivariate analysis of covariance showed that there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups. Univariate results showed significant differences in all flexibility variables. The authors conclude that the Pilates program with a ball has significantly improved the flexibility of the female students.
Objective (s): Lymphedema due to breast cancer is one of the most challenging complications of breast cancer treatments. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Pilates combined with standard ...complete decongestive therapy (CDT) on heaviness and cardiorespiratory fitness in breast cancer patients with lymphedema. Methods: Thirty breast cancer patients with lymphedema were included in this randomized double-blind study. Patients were randomly and equally assigned into two groups: Pilates plus CDT group (n=15) and control group (CDT only). All patients were treated with CDT for six weeks (acute phase for 3weeks and maintenance phase for 3 weeks). Heaviness and cardiorespiratory fitness were assessed by visual numerical scale and Rockport walking test respectively. Then, the changes and consequences were evaluated before and after treatment in both groups. Analysis of covariance was performed. Results: The mean age (SD) of patients in the study was 56.3 (6.1) years. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of clinical and demographic variables. The results showed that the severity of heaviness was significantly reduced in both treatment groups, but there was no statistically significant difference between groups (p=0.37). Cardiopulmonary fitness (Vo2peak) increased before and after exercise intervention between control and experimental groups and a statistically significant difference was observed (p=0.038). Conclusion: No adverse effect of Pilates exercise was observed among the participants in this study and the intervention improved the cardiorespiratory fitness. The results of current study suggest that Pilates can be considered as effective intervention along with CDT for treatment of lymphedema.
To evaluate the effects of water and mat Pilates on pain, disability, and static and dynamic balance in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP).
Twenty-four participants with CNLBP ...were randomly allocated into two groups (n = 12) that perform water and mat Pilates exercises for 24 sessions (8-week, 3 sessions per week). The value for pain, disability and balance were measured before and after the exercise program using the Visual Analogue Scale, Oswestry Disability Questionnaire and Biodex Balance System respectively.
A paired t-test revealed significant differences in pain severity and disability in both groups after they performed the Pilates program (P ≤ 0.05). Mat Pilates improved static balance as the participants performed the tests with their eyes open and closed (P = 0.02, P = 0.04). Its effect on dynamic balance, however, was not statistically significant (ES = 0/33, P = 0/34). The same Pilates program performed in water did not show significant effects on balance despite a decline in body sway (P˃0/05). There was no difference between the two groups (P˃0/05).
The results suggest that both mat and water Pilates exercise program have beneficial effects on the treatment of LBP. Nevertheless, the low impact of the mat and water Pilates program on balance improvement suggests more investigation on Pilates training or complementary exercises to improve balance in patients with CNLBP.
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