Effects of stretching in a pilates program on musculoskeletal fitness: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background The scientific literature questions the impact of stretching exercises performed immediately before muscle strengthening exercises on different components of musculoskeletal physical fitness. Pilates is a physical exercise modality that typically uses stretching exercises precedi...

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Main Authors: Alex Lopes dos Reis, Laís Campos de Oliveira, Raphael Gonçalves de Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-024-00808-6