An interventional study of Reformer Pilates Training and Mat Pilates Training in Healthy Volunteers and Physical Fitness, sponsored by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to male participants aged 18 Years to 25 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-16.
Sponsored by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Basic science
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare how 8 weeks of Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates affect movement quality and joint flexibility in active young men. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates improve whole-body movement scores measured by the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)? Does Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates increase joint flexibility (range of motion) in the hips, shoulders, and ankles? Researchers will compare Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, and an inactive control group to see if one type of Pilates works better than the other.
Participants will:
Complete movement quality tests and joint flexibility measurements before and after the 8-week period.
Take part in structured Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates exercise sessions for 8 weeks, or continue their usual daily activities without Pilates (control group).
Pilates exercises are widely utilized to enhance core stability, postural control, and neuromuscular coordination. However, evidence directly comparing equipment-based (Reformer) and floor-based (Mat) Pilates interventions on movement patterns and mobility in active males is limited.
Thirty-six recreationally active male participants were randomly allocated into three equal parallel groups:
Reformer Pilates Group: Performed progressive reformer-based exercise sessions (3 days per week, 8 weeks).
Mat Pilates Group: Performed progressive mat-based exercise sessions (3 days per week, 8 weeks).
Control Group: Maintained habitual daily activities without engaging in structured exercise training.
Assessments were conducted at baseline and at the conclusion of the 8-week period. Primary outcomes included composite and subtest scores of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). Secondary outcomes included active joint range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder, hip, and ankle joints, alongside body composition parameters (body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and fat-free mass).
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Participants completed progressive reformer-based Pilates exercise sessions for 8 weeks (3 sessions per week).
Behavioral: Reformer Pilates Training
Participants completed progressive mat-based Pilates exercise sessions for 8 weeks (3 sessions per week).
Behavioral: Mat Pilates Training
Participants maintained their habitual physical activities and did not engage in any structured exercise training during the 8-week period.
A structured 8-week progressive equipment-based Reformer Pilates training protocol conducted 3 days per week (approximately 50-60 minutes per session).
A structured 8-week progressive floor-based Mat Pilates training protocol conducted 3 days per week (approximately 50-60 minutes per session).
Change from Baseline in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Composite Score
Functional movement quality assessed via Functional Movement Screen (FMS) consisting of 7 subtests (deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up, and rotary stability). Each subtest is scored on an ordinal scale from 0 to 3 points. When bilateral testing was conducted, the lower score was recorded. Scores of all seven subtests are aggregated/summed to calculate a total composite score ranging from 0 to 21 points. Higher composite scores represent better functional movement quality and movement competency.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip Flexion Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active hip flexion range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Time frame: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip Extension Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active hip extension range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Time frame: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip Abduction Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active hip abduction range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Time frame: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip Internal Rotation Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active hip internal rotation range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Time frame: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip External Rotation Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active hip external rotation range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Shoulder Hyperextension Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active shoulder hyperextension range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active ankle dorsiflexion range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Ankle Plantar Flexion Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active ankle plantar flexion range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Body Fat Percentage at 8 Weeks
Fat mass percentage measured in percentage (%) using bioelectrical impedance analysis.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Body Weight at 8 Weeks
Total body weight measured in kilograms (kg).
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI) at 8 Weeks
Body mass index calculated as body weight divided by height squared (kg/m\^2).
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Fat-Free Mass at 8 Weeks
Fat-free mass measured in kilograms (kg) via bioelectrical impedance analysis.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Plan to share: Yes — De-identified individual participant raw and processed data collected during the study, including Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores, joint range of motion (ROM) measurements, and body composition parameters, are made publicly available.
Supporting information: Study protocol, Analytic code
Time frame: Data are permanently available in the public domain via the Zenodo repository with no time limitation.
Access criteria: Open access. Anyone interested can freely access and download the datasets and documentation directly from the Zenodo repository without restriction.
Data sharing details ↗ · doi.org
Ran from Apr 2026 to primary completion in Jun 2026, 2 months.
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