Effects of Reformer Pilates Exercise Training

Eastern Mediterranean University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Physical Performance

Treatments: Other: Exercise

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05176912

2021/02

Details and patient eligibility

About

Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of Reformer Pilates exercises in overweight and obese woman.

Method: 47 sedentary overweight and obese women aged 30-60 years will be included in the study. Subjects will be divided into two groups: Reformer Pilates and control. The exercise group will be given Reformer Pilates training session 3 times a week over an 8-weeks period. Before and after the study, the subjects will be test for body composition with the bioelectrical impedance and for upper limb strength with the hand grip dynamometer. Moreover, the strength of the back muscle will be measure with the back dynamometer and the strength of the abdominal muscle with the sit-up test. Furthermore, the endurance of trunk, abdominal and back muscles will be measure with the McGill endurance tests. The endurance of the lower limb will be measure with the 30 second sit and stand test, and the balance with the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale. Finally, the sleep quality will be measure with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the anxiety with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.

Enrollment: 47 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 30 to 60 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Volunteer female individuals between the ages of 30-60 years,
• BMI: 25 kg/m² and above,
• Individuals who have not surgery in the last 6 months,
• Individuals who have a medical report stating that there is no obstacle in terms of health,
• Individuals whose physical activity level will be determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) will be included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals with any neurological, orthopedis, cardiovascular, psychological problems,
• Individuals with any systemic disease (DM, cancer),
• Individuals who doing regular physical activity/sport in the last 6 months.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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47 participants in 2 patient groups

Experimental Exercise Group

Experimental group

Description:

Reformer Pilates exercises will given for 8 weeks, 3 days in a week.

Treatment:

Other: Exercise

Control Group

No Intervention group

Description:

Nothing given to the control group, will be told to continue their normal life for 8 weeks.