본 연구는 필라테스 매트 운동을 통해 신체조성과 혈관탄성도의 변화를 확인하고 향후 노인 건강 증진을 위한 운동프로그램시 근거자료로 활용하고자 시도하였다. 노인 여성 30명을 대상으로 대조군과 운동군으로 분류하여 운동군은 1회 60분씩, 매주 3회 총 12주간 필라테스 매트 운동을 실시하였다. 신체조성에서는 골격근량(p<.01)과 체지방률(p<.01)이 통계적으로 유의한 감소가 있었고, 체지방량에서는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 혈관탄성도에서는 수축기 혈압(p<.01)과 말초 동맥압(p<.01)이 통계적으로 유의한 감소가 있었고, 이완기혈압과 대동맥압에서는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다.. 결론적으로 12주간 필라테스 매트 운동은 노인 여성의 신체조성과 혈관탄성도에 긍정적인 효과가 있음을 알 수 있었다.
The purpose of this study was Changes of body composition and vascular flexibility check according to Pilates Mat exercise in elderly Women and in future, Exercise programs for seniors health promotion as evidence when tried to utilize. Female 30 elderly patients classified into the control group and the exercise group, who was conducted Pilates Mat exercise was gradually intensity applied for 60 minutes, three times per 1week, a total of 12 weeks. The following were result the study. Body composition showed statistically significant increased(p<.01) in skeletal muscle and body fat rates was decreased(p<.01), and there was no statistically significant difference in body fat mass. Vascular flexibility showed systolic pressure was statistically significant decreased(p<.01) and peripheral pulse pressure were statistically significant decreased(p<.01), and there was no statistically significantly difference in diastolic pressure and aorta pulse pressure. As a result of all these, it was judged that a positive effect for body composition, and vascular flexibility after pilates mat exercise in 12 weeks.
