Effect of Periodized Resistance Training and High Intensity Training on BMI and QOL in PCOS
Condition: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
MeSH terms: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Syndrome
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      This study may help to improve strength and body composition in females with PCOS. It will
      enhance ability of an overweight individual to perform functional tasks (i.e. daily living
      tasks or physical activity) to be physically active. This may facilitate the adoption of a
      more active lifestyle, thereby increasing the likelihood of success in overall
      weight-reduction strategies.
    

Detailed description: 
      Poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder which is most common in females
      with fertile age. A number of small fluid filled sacs formed in ovaries which results in
      failure of egg release. Poly cystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine problem which is
      characterized by the polycystic ovaries, menstrual problems, infertility, metabolic disorder,
      psychological problems, elevated androgens, hirsutism, acne and obesity. PCOS also causes
      psychological disorders which include depression, anxiety, poor body image, low self-esteem
      and decreased health- related quality of life. Some well-controlled randomized clinical
      studies have been conducted to evaluate the effects of exercise training program in women
      with PCOS. There are many beneficial effects of exercises which improve physical fitness,
      body composition, and cardiovascular, hormonal, reproductive and psychological outcomes.
      Periodization training program involves period of active rest which allows muscle adaptations
      through variable intensity, volume and rest. The advantage of periodization is that it
      prevent from overtraining symptoms such as muscle stiffness, muscle soreness, sprain, strain,
      possible injury and decreased performance. High intensity interval training is effective in
      reducing body mass index and improving body composition in females with PCOS.

      The study will be a randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in Mohsin memorial
      hospital Faisalabad. This study will be completed in time duration of ten months after the
      approval of synopsis and convenient sampling technique will be used. Total twenty four
      subjects will be assigned randomly by using lottery method into two groups. Group A will
      receive periodized resistance training and Group B will receive high intensity interval
      training. Warm up and cool down period of ten minutes of treadmill training will be performed
      by both groups. Data will be collected from all participants at baseline and after 8 weeks of
      treatment by using BMI and WHO-QOL BREF questionnaire. After assessing the normality data
      will be analyzed by using parametric or non-parametric test by using SPSS-25.
    

Intervention name(s): Periodized resistance training; High intensity interval training
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): It consists of patients who will receive periodized resistance training 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Resistance training has been performed according to FITT principal and as per ACSM recommendation.
Frequency:
Three days in a week
Intensity:
60% intensity with one repetition maximum and 10% intensity were added each the two weeks.4 sets and 8-12 rep as per ACSM criteria. There will be rest of 60 second after every set and 120 seconds after every exercise.
Type:
8 types of resistance exercises were performed. There were 4 set of each exercise with 8 to 12 repetitions. These exercises are smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg curls, leg extension, leg press, standing barbell, lying barbell and sit ups.
Time:
40 minutes per session.; It consists of patients who will receive high intensity interval training 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks for 30 to 35 minutes.
Active phase: Two weekly sessions of four times four minutes at 90-95% of individual heart rate maximum, separated by three minutes of active rest period and one weekly session of ten times one minute with maximal intensity, separated by one minute of active rest. The exercise mode will be treadmill or outdoor walking/running or cycling (self-selected).
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Treatment