Redução progressiva da pressão arterial e frequência cardíaca nas 24 Horas após sessão de pilates em mulheres sedentárias

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of global mortality, making it essential to investigate non-pharmacological strategies such as the Pilates Method. This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of a Pilates session, monitored over 24 hours, on the cardiovascular parameters of physically inactive adult women. The sample consisted of 12 women (35.3 ± 1.4 years old) submitted to a 48-minute Pilates circuit protocol. Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), Mean Blood Pressure (MBP), and Heart Rate (HR) were monitored via Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM). Data were analyzed using one- way ANOVA and linear regression (p ≤ 0.05). The results demonstrated significant variations in all parameters, with a progressive reduction trend throughout the 24 hours. SBP ranged from 101.9 mmHg to 115.5 mmHg, while HR showed the highest rate of decline (0.8 bpm/h). A late hypotension window was identified between 12 and 18 hours post-exercise, where all parameters reached their minimum values. It is concluded that a single Pilates session induces a prolonged hypotensive response, suggesting the method's potential in cardiovascular modulation and health promotion in sedentary populations.