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Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of traditional stabilization exercise and Pilates exercise principle, another strengthening principle, on adolescent girls basketball players. Methods: In this study, women basketball players between the ages of 12-16, Çağdaş Batı İhtisas Spor Kulüp were included. By recording socio-demographic information, athletes were divided into two groups by randomization: Pilates group (n = 8), traditional stabilization group (n=8). The first group was trained by paying attention to ten basic principles of Pilates. Traditional stability exercises were given to the second group. Exercise program was applied to athletes in both groups for 60 minutes, 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Closed kinetic chain stabilization test was performed for neuromuscular control in athletes. Respiratory muscle strengths were evaluated. Eighteen meters of sprint test was applied for aerobic capacity. Sport Mental Toughness Questionnaire was used in sports for their psychological effects. Results: In the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test, a significant increase was found in both groups (p <0.05). When the intra-group differences of respiratory muscle strength measurement parameters were analyzed, there was a statistically significant difference in both groups (p<0.05), while no significant change was found in the volume parameter for the Traditional Stabilization Exercise Group (p=0.16). Considering the aerobic capacity differences, an increase in aerobic capacity was detected in both groups (p<0.05). When the intra-group differences of mental endurance inventory measurement parameters in sports were analyzed, a significant increase was found (p<0.05). Considering the average differences of all parameters evaluated within the group, it was observed that there was no difference between the groups in terms of the change of parameters (p> 0.05). Conclusion: As a result of this study, the positive effects of Pilates and traditional stabilization exercise training on all parameters evaluated were observed. The inclusion of any of the two trainings applied to athletes in the training program can positively affect the physical performance and mental toughness of the athlete.

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