Effects of Pilates and Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Postpartum Weight Loss and Body Composition
8 juni 2026 uppdaterad av: Riphah International University
Effects of Pilates Versus Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercises on Weight Loss, Body Mass Index and Waist to Hip Ratio in Postpartum Period.
After childbirth, many women experience difficulty losing pregnancy-related weight, which can affect their health, self-esteem, and physical activity.
Regular exercise, including Pilates and moderate-intensity aerobic exercises, is considered a safe and natural method to improve fitness and support weight loss during the postpartum period.
This study aims to compare the effects of Pilates and aerobic exercise on body weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and waist-to-hip ratio in postpartum women over 8 weeks.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Pilates group or an aerobic exercise group, with both groups exercising three times weekly for 45-60 minutes.
The results will then be compared to determine which exercise method is more effective.
Studieöversikt
Status
Rekrytering
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Detaljerad beskrivning
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.
Studietyp
Interventionell
Inskrivning (Beräknad)
30
Fas
- Inte tillämpbar
Kontakter och platser
Det här avsnittet innehåller kontaktuppgifter för dem som genomför studien och information om var denna studie genomförs.
Studiekontakt
- Namn: Imran Amjad, PHD*
- Telefonnummer: 03324390125
- E-post: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
Studera Kontakt Backup
- Namn: Imran Amjad, PHD*
- Telefonnummer: 0515481826
- E-post: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
Studieorter
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Punjab Province
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Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
- Rekrytering
- Ghurki Teaching Hospital
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Kontakt:
- Ghulam Fatima, PhD*
- Telefonnummer: 03034073057
- E-post: ghulam.fatima@riphah.edu.pk
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Deltagandekriterier
Forskare letar efter personer som passar en viss beskrivning, så kallade behörighetskriterier. Några exempel på dessa kriterier är en persons allmänna hälsotillstånd eller tidigare behandlingar.
Urvalskriterier
Åldrar som är berättigade till studier
- Vuxen
Tar emot friska volontärer
Nej
Beskrivning
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
Studieplan
Det här avsnittet ger detaljer om studieplanen, inklusive hur studien är utformad och vad studien mäter.
Hur är studien utformad?
Designdetaljer
- Primärt syfte: Behandling
- Tilldelning: Randomiserad
- Interventionsmodell: Parallellt uppdrag
- Maskning: Enda
Vapen och interventioner
Deltagargrupp / Arm |
Intervention / Behandling |
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Experimentell: 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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Aktiv komparator: 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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Vad mäter studien?
Primära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Weight (kilograms) - measured using a calibrated weighing scale
Tidsram: 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)
Tidsram: 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)
Tidsram: 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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Sponsor
Utredare
- Huvudutredare: Zainab Nadeem, MS*, Riphah International University
Publikationer och användbara länkar
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Studera stora datum
Studiestart (Faktisk)
2 april 2025
Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)
2 september 2026
Avslutad studie (Beräknad)
15 oktober 2026
Studieregistreringsdatum
Först inskickad
8 juni 2026
Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
8 juni 2026
Första postat (Faktisk)
11 juni 2026
Uppdateringar av studier
Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)
11 juni 2026
Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
8 juni 2026
Senast verifierad
1 juni 2026
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