Comparing the Effects of Aerobic and Pilates Training on Body Image and the Eating Disorders

The purpose of this research was to compare the effects of aerobic and Pilates training on body image and eating disorders among female students. After completing the Questionnaire s of body image and eating disorders by the available students, 60 participants were purposefully selected and divided into four homogeneous groups. Then, the experimental groups performed the aerobics and Pilates training programs for eight weeks with moderate intensity for 45 minutes three times a week The results showed that aerobic and Pilates training had a significant effect on the reduction risk of eating disorder and favorite body image, however, there was no significant difference between the effects of Pilates and aerobics training methods on body image and eating disorders. Using these two methods of training can create favorite mental image of the body and reduce the risk of eating disorders among female students.