Introduction: Pilates has become a world-wide exercise modality which enjoys wide acceptance, because of a wide array of ascribed benefits including improved strength, mobility, endurance, flexibility, core stability, preconception, body control and even a“mind-body” effect in different gravitational planes. The exercise is recognized by physicians as a unique approach to of physical fitness that combines strengthening, stretching and breathing muscles order to develop trunk muscles and restoring muscle balance is used. Studies have shown that Pilates training increases flexibility, muscular endurance, aerobic capacity, strength, reduced fat mass and waist circumference placed. The purpose of the study was Effects 8 weeks Pilates training on flexibility , endurance, power and agility female non-athlete students.
Methodology: This research has a semi-experimental study with pre-post design. Research participants were Chamran University 40 students were. Subjects were randomly assigned to two groups: experimental group (n=20, with a mean age 21.5 ± 1.6) and control group (n=20, with a mean age 21 ± 1.9). Training protocol performed for eight weeks (3 times per week, 40 to 60 minutes per times) every week was increasing in intensity. Control group did not excise as well as
Results: Multivariate analysis of variance was used to analyze the data. The results showed That 8 weeks Pilates training Induced significant improving in increased flexibility, endurance, power and agility in experimental group (P≤0.05), but were not observed and significant changes were observed in the control group.
Discussion: According to research findings that suggested positive and significant effect of the Pilates training on agility, flexibility, strength and endurance, was recommended to Coaches and sports recommended that use this type of training for athletes to improve their physical fitness factors.