Aims of the randomized controlled study is compare to the effects of external and internal focus strategies, commonly used in Pilates, on participants' reaction time and performance metrics. Conducted over an 8-week Pilates program at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, we plan to include 25 participants in each focus group. Participants in the external focus group will use equipment to perform exercises, while the internal focus group will perform exercises with attention to body positioning.
The primary aim of this study is to examine the difference in effects between 8-week internally and externally focused Pilates exercises on the performance of young sedentary individuals. A secondary aim is to investigate the effects of internally and externally focused Pilates exercises on the physical characteristics and reaction time of young sedentary individuals.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
50
Pilates training was implemented with an external focus (EF).
Pilates training was implemented with an internal focus (IF).
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversity
Antalya, Alanya, Turkey (Türkiye)
Multiple Jump Test
15-Second Continuous Jump Test
Time frame: Baseline - right after the intervention
BFS Vertical Jump Test
The Vertical Jump Test is a practical test that provides information about an individual's anaerobic power level.
Time frame: Baseline - right after the intervention
Squat Jump Test
The explosive strength characteristic demonstrated by the leg muscles is measured based on their maximal force.
Time frame: Baseline - right after the intervention
Acoustic Reaction Test
This test measures the time between a visual/auditory stimulus and the athlete's response movement.
Time frame: Baseline - right after the intervention
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