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Table 3 Physical characteristics of subjects

From: Effects of Pilates on inter-recti distance, thickness of rectus abdominis, waist circumference and abdominal muscle endurance in primiparous women

Variable

Exercise group (mean ± SD)

Control group (mean ± SD)

t

p

IRD

Above 4.5 cm the navel

1.27 ± 0.41

1.06 ± 0.42

1.498

0.144

Navel

1.77 ± 0.52

1.48 ± 0.52

1.623

0.114

below 4.5 cm the navel

1.19 ± 0.53

0.94 ± 0.42

1.504

0.142

Thickness of RA

1.03 ± 0.88

0.98 ± 0.09

1.728

0.093

Waist Circumference

83.18 ± 5.56

85.68 ± 7.18

-1.165

0.252

Abdominal Endurance

11.00 ± 6.74

8.00 ± 5.98

1.367

0.181

  1. IRD Inter-recti Distance