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Effects of Pilates and Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Postpartum Weight Loss and Body Composition
Effects of Pilates Versus Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercises on Weight Loss, Body Mass Index and Waist to Hip Ratio in Postpartum Period.
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After childbirth, many women find it hard to lose the extra weight they gained during pregnancy. This weight can affect their health, self-esteem, and ability to stay active. Regular exercise is a safe and natural way to help lose weight and improve fitness during the postpartum period. Two popular forms of exercise are Pilates and moderate-intensity aerobic exercises (like brisk walking or cycling).
This study aims to find out which type of exercise-Pilates or aerobic exercise- is more helpful for postpartum women in reducing body weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and waist-to-hip ratio over a period of 8 weeks. To do this, women will be randomly divided into two groups. One group will do Pilates exercises, and the other group will do aerobic exercises. Both groups will exercise three times a week for about 45-60 minutes each session. At the end of 8 weeks, the results will be compared to see which type of exercise is more effective.
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Fase
- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
Estudio Contacto
- Nombre: Imran Amjad, PHD*
- Número de teléfono: 03324390125
- Correo electrónico: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
Copia de seguridad de contactos de estudio
- Nombre: Imran Amjad, PHD*
- Número de teléfono: 0515481826
- Correo electrónico: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
Ubicaciones de estudio
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Punjab Province
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Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistán, 54000
- Reclutamiento
- Ghurki Teaching Hospital
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Contacto:
- Ghulam Fatima, PhD*
- Número de teléfono: 03034073057
- Correo electrónico: ghulam.fatima@riphah.edu.pk
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- Adulto
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women aged 20 to 40 years
- BMI > 25kg/m2 at baseline
- Medically cleared by a health professional to perform physical activity
- Women 6 to 24 weeks postpartum
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women with complications during delivery (Cesarean complications, perineal tears grade 3 or 4)
- Presence of chronic disorders (diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, severe anemia)
- Neuromusculoskeletal disorders affecting physical activity
- Currently participating in another fitness program
- Postpartum depression or other psychological disorders that may affect adherence
Plan de estudios
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Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Tratamiento
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Único
Armas e Intervenciones
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Experimental: Group A - Pilates Group
Type of Exercise: Mat-based Pilates focusing on core stability, breathing control, flexibility, and pelvic floor strengthening
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Pilates Group Type of Exercise: Mat-based Pilates focusing on core stability, breathing control, flexibility, and pelvic floor strengthening.
Structure: Warm-up (10 mins): Light mobility and breathing exercises; Main Session (30-40 mins): Pelvic tilts, bridging, leg stretches, roll-ups, side-lying series; Focus on posture, controlled movement, and core engagement; Cool-down (5-10 mins): Gentle stretching and relaxation.
Progression: Gradual increase in intensity and complexity over 8 weeks.
Supervision: Sessions led by a trained physiotherapist or certified Pilates instructor.
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Comparador activo: Group B - Aerobic Exercise Group
Moderate intensity aerobic training (e.g., brisk walking, cycling, or low-impact dance routines) Intensity: 50-70% of maximum heart rate (monitored using Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale 11-13 on Borg Scale)
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Aerobic Exercise Group Type of Exercise: Moderate intensity aerobic training (e.g., brisk walking, cycling, or low-impact dance routines).
Intensity: 50-70% of maximum heart rate (monitored using Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale 11-13 on Borg Scale).
Structure: Warm-up (10 mins): Marching in place, arm circles, step touch; Main Session (30-40 mins): Rhythmic aerobic routines or treadmill walking; Cool-down (5-10 mins): Stretching major muscle groups.
Supervision: Sessions conducted under the guidance of a physiotherapist or fitness instructor.
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
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Weight (kilograms) - measured using a calibrated weighing scale
Periodo de tiempo: 8 weeks
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Measured with a calibrated digital weighing scale.
Participants will be weighed barefoot, wearing light clothing, after emptying their bladder.
Reliable if calibrated regularly and used under standardized conditions (same scale, same time of day, light clothing, after voiding).
Test-retest reliability > 0.97.
Highly valid for measuring body weight; directly measures mass in kilogram.
The scale's accuracy is typically within 0.1 kg.
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8 weeks
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Body Mass Index (BMI)
Periodo de tiempo: 8 weeks
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Calculated by dividing weight (kg) by the square of height (m) (BMI = weight/height²).
Height will be measured once at baseline with a stadiometer.
Reliable when the procedure is standardized (barefoot, standing straight, head in Frankfort plane).
Intra-observer reliability > 0.95.
Valid anthropometric tool; stadiometers accurately reflect true stature when calibrated.
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8 weeks
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Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR)
Periodo de tiempo: 8 weeks
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Calculated by dividing Waist by Hip (WHR = Waist cm / Hip cm).
Reliable if both waist and hip are measured accurately with the same procedure.
WHR is a well validated indicator of body-fat distribution and health-risk; a higher WHR is strongly associated with metabolic disorders
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8 weeks
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
Patrocinador
Investigadores
- Investigador principal: Zainab Nadeem, MS*, Riphah International University
Publicaciones y enlaces útiles
Publicaciones Generales
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Otros números de identificación del estudio
- REC/RCR & AHS/25/0527
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