Effects of Reformer Pilates Exercise Training

Eastern Mediterranean University47 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Physical Performance

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 30 YearsMax age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in the body composition to be evaluated by a bioelectrical impedance

fat mass and fat-free mass will be evaluated

Time frame: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.

Secondary Outcomes

Change in the level of upper extremity strength to be evaluated by a hand grip dynamometer.

The subject sits upright in a supported chair and on a flat surface. The person is prepared with the knee and hip in 90⁰ flexion, forearm in neutral position and wrist in 0-30⁰ extension. During the measurement, the person whose grip strength is measured is asked to squeeze the arms of the dynamometer strongly.