Muscular strength, flexibility and balance analysis in women practicing ballet pilates

Introduction: Ballet Pilates is a way of associating principles with Classic movements. The exercises employ body weight as load, they can be adapted according to physical condition each one. In short time practice, it possible observe the results, such reducing weight, increasing muscle strength and improving posture. Objective: Analyze muscular strength, flexibility balance women who practice Pilates, comparing them variables before after two months practicing sport. Methodology: present study intervention field, comparative character quantitative nature. A survey included 14 volunteers sport, aged 20 50 years old, data collection was carry out at Tiradentes University. Data were collect using Lafayette isometric dynamometer, Sanny analog fleximeter Arkipelago baropodometry platform. Results: According analysis, gains observe, especially in quadriceps, gluteus calves, statistical statistics for right quadriceps (p = 0.008) left 0.021). variable, differences observed activity execution, positive impact on following groups: torso 0.004), hip flexors <0.001) hamstrings <0.001). No significant difference find, measured by baropodometry, performing modality. Conclusion: It find that modality capable promoting gain, being participants, mainly groups. addition, became gain exhibited practitioners this activity, exerting influence, torso, hamstrings. As balance, very expressive results not observed, due fact students have already presented preservation.