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Aim: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of Reformer Pilates on body awareness, activity level, aerobic capacity and balance in young adults. Materials and Methods: Participants were consisted of Reformer Pilates (individuals who received a program of muscle strengthening and flexibility exercises; n=82) and sedentary groups (n=87). Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ), International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF), YMCA 3-Minute Step Test, Single-Limb Stance Test (SLST), and Functional Reach Test (FRT) were used in the evaluations of the participants. Results: A statistically significant difference was found in favor of the Reformer Pilates group in the scores of BAQ, IPAQ-SF mild level activity, YMCA 3-Minute Steps Test, SLST with eyes closed, and lateral FRT scores (p<0.05). In the sedentary group, heart rate change after the YMCA 3 min Step Test was statistically significantly higher (p=0.001). Conclusion: Body awareness, aerobic performance, and balance scores were found to be better in individuals who practiced Reformer Pilates than in sedentary individuals.