THE EFFECT OF PILATES EXERCISES ON THE PSYCHOEMOTIONAL STATUS OF WOMEN

Abstract

Aim. The paper aims to identify the effect of Pilates exercises on the psychoemotional status of women. Materials and methods. Our 45-minute training sessions were conducted during 8 months 2 times per week. The experimental group involved 20 women aged 25–30 years. The effect of Pilates exercises was assessed with the Wessman-Ricks Personal Feeling Scales. The assessment was performed before the experiment, by the end of its 2nd phase and after study completion. Results. There were positive changes in the psychoemotional status of female participants. The results obtained show that women felt themselves less anxious and depressed, improved their energy and confidence levels. Conclusion. A signi­ficant improvement of the psychoemotional status of women was found, as well as improved levels of energy and confidence and decreased levels of anxiety and depression.