The first study to look at the impact of Pilates on the daily lives of people with chronic conditions has recently been published in Musculoskeletal Care. Including 7 men and 15 women with a range of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, the study aligned with previous work in relation to physical benefits but also found additional benefits to the patients.

According to a new study published in the journal Contemporary Clinical Trials an aerobic exercise regime can reduce period pain and improve long-term quality of life.

Over a seven-month period, researchers conducted a trial with women suffering from primary dysmenorrhea (also known as period pain) to see how exercise might benefit.