The Effect of Pilates on Biopsychosocial Characteristics in the Covid-19 Pandemic

The aim of this study is to investigation of biopsychosocial characteristics of individuals who do pilates and sedentary individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was carried out with 2 groups: individuals ages 20-50,participating in a pilates program for 8 weeks (n:27) and sedentary individuals (n:27). Before starting this study, the groups were assessed for biopsychosocial status with the Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach- Biopsychosocial Questionnaire (CETA-BQ) , for depression levels with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), for covid-19 fear levels with the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, for their sleep quality with the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), quality of life was assessed with the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). After the first evaluation, an informative presentation emphasizing the importance of physical activity during the pandemic process was given to all participants. Individuals in the exercise group also participated in pilates sessions that lasted 50 minutes, 2 days a week for 8 weeks. At the end of 8 weeks, all questionnaires were repeated for both groups.