This study aims to investigate the effects of reformer pilates exercises on functional capacity, heart rate, body composition, and quality of life in women. A total of 50 participants were initially enrolled; however, 44 participants completed the study. Participants were divided into intervention and control groups, and the intervention group performed reformer pilates exercises for 8 weeks.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of reformer pilates exercises applied in women on functional capacity, heart rate, body composition, and quality of life. A total of 50 healthy adult women were initially included in the study. Due to dropouts related to non-attendance, 44 participants completed the study and were analyzed, with 22 participants in the intervention group and 22 in the control group. The intervention group participated in a reformer pilates exercise program twice a week for 8 weeks, while the control group followed a home-based exercise program. Functional capacity was assessed using the 6-minute walk test. Heart rate was measured only in the intervention group at the 20th minute of the exercise session using a fingertip pulse oximeter. Body composition was evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Quality of life was assessed using the SF-12 questionnaire. All measurements were performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Participants performed supervised reformer pilates exercises twice a week for 8 weeks.
Participants performed a home-based exercise program on their own for 8 weeks.
Istanbul Aydin University- FLC Concept Healthy Living Center
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Functional Capacity (6-Minute Walk Test)
Functional capacity will be assessed using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). The distance walked in meters (m) will be recorded.
Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Quality of Life (Short Form-12, SF-12)
Quality of life will be assessed using the Short Form-12 (SF-12) questionnaire. Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores will be calculated. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health-related quality of life.
Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Body Fat Percentage (%)
Body fat percentage (%) will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA, InBody device).
Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Heart Rate (beats per minute, bpm)
Heart rate was measured using a pulse oximeter at the 20th minute of the exercise session only in the intervention group, both at the first session and at the end of 8 weeks.
Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Skeletal Muscle Mass (kg)
Skeletal muscle mass (kg) will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with an InBody device under standardized conditions.
Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Body Weight (kg)
Body weight (kg) will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with an InBody device under standardized conditions.
Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Body Mass Index (kg/m²)
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Body mass index (kg/m²) will be calculated as body weight (kg) divided by height squared (m²). Body weight will be obtained using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with an InBody device.
Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks