The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of pilates training on physical, cognitive, and psychological change of the individual. The pilates method of body conditioning was developed Joseph H. Pilates. Five subjects were selected by ideal case selection of qualitative research and participated in pilates training program for seven weeks. The program was consisted of mat, reformer, individual needs(cadillac, high chair, wunda chair, barrels, magic circle), and the wall exercise. Deep interview and participants observation were collected and the data gathered was described, analyzed, and interpreted.
The results of the study show that the major effects of pilates training are physical, cognitive, and psychological change. This results suggest that pilates training programs can be applicable to everyone.