Abstract: Introduction Pilates exercise is a very effective exercise method to reduce stress and mental pressure, especially for women it is very useful. This exercise focuses on fitness, increasing flexibility and strengthening body muscles, improving body muscles, improving body balance improving breathing and concentration and reducing muscle pains also helps by doing Pilates by increasing the level of endorphins sevelin , dopamine hormones of happiness and relaxation increase happiness and relieve anxiety and stress. This exercise helps to improve the quality of life and improve Renan’s self-confidence by increasing the flexibility of concentration, balance and mental health. The purpose of this research was the effect of Pilates exercise on dealing with stress and creating happiness in women aged 30 to 60.
Methodology: This study was descriptive in that 30 women of Hamedan city participated in this research. Valid questionnaires such as Seligman’s Happiness Questionnaire and Lazarus and Folkman’s Stress Questionnaire were used for the effect of Pilates exercise on these indicators. Parker’s questionnaire as a standard tool to measure the level of stress in women by using a series of question made it possible to measure the level of stress before and after doing exercises Pilates to be evaluated.
Research findings: Pilates as an exercise method focused on improving the strength and flexibility of muscles and correcting the stature is known as one of the popular physical activities among women. By performing central control exercises, focusing on physical fitness and reducing mental pressure, this sport can have significant effects on dealing with stress and creating to have happiness in women.
Conclusion: By analyzing and comparing the result obtained from these questionnaires, it is suggested that Pilates exercise is considered as a suitable and effective physical activity because Pilates exercise can play an important role in reducing stress and creating happiness in women. These results can help improve the quality of life and morale of people and cause an increase their personal satisfaction and mental health.