An April 2020 study "hypothesized that Mat Pilates might decrease the risk of hypertension in young obese women.”
The study found that, “Mat Pilates benefit[s] cardiovascular health by decreasing blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and body fatness in young obese women with elevated blood pressure. Because adherence to traditional exercise (both aerobic and resistance) is low in obese individuals, Mat Pilates Training might prove an effective exercise alternative for the prevention of hypertension and cardiovascular events in young obese adults."