Effects of Reformer Pilates Exercise Training

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Official Title
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Effects of Reformer Pilates Exercise Training in Overweight and Obese Women

Conditions
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Physical Performance

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Exercise


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 30 Years
Maximum Age: 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Experimental Exercise Group<br>Reformer Pilates exercises will given for 8 weeks, 3 days in a week. | Other: Exercise<br>* Reformer Pilates exercises will given for 8 weeks, 3 days in a week<br>|
| No Intervention: Control Group<br>Nothing given to the control group, will be told to continue their normal life for 8 weeks. | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in the body composition to be evaluated by a bioelectrical impedance | fat mass and fat-free mass will be evaluated | Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks. | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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. | Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks. | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Exercise