Effects of Pilates and Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Postpartum Weight Loss and Body Composition
2026年6月8日 更新者：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.
研究概览
详细说明
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.
研究类型
介入性
注册 (估计的)
30
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
本节提供了进行研究的人员的详细联系信息，以及有关进行该研究的地点的信息。
学习联系方式
- 姓名：Imran Amjad, PHD*
- 电话号码：03324390125
- 邮箱：imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
研究联系人备份
- 姓名：Imran Amjad, PHD*
- 电话号码：0515481826
- 邮箱：imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
学习地点
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Punjab Province
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Lahore、Punjab Province、巴基斯坦、54000
- 招聘中
- Ghurki Teaching Hospital
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接触：
- Ghulam Fatima, PhD*
- 电话号码：03034073057
- 邮箱：ghulam.fatima@riphah.edu.pk
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参与标准
研究人员寻找符合特定描述的人，称为资格标准。这些标准的一些例子是一个人的一般健康状况或先前的治疗。
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
- 成人
接受健康志愿者
不
描述
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
学习计划
本节提供研究计划的详细信息，包括研究的设计方式和研究的衡量标准。
研究是如何设计的？
设计细节
- 主要用途：治疗
- 分配：随机化
- 介入模型：并行分配
- 屏蔽：单身的
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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实验性的：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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有源比较器：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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研究衡量的是什么？
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Weight (kilograms) - measured using a calibrated weighing scale
大体时间：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)
大体时间：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)
大体时间：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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合作者和调查者
在这里您可以找到参与这项研究的人员和组织。
调查人员
- 首席研究员：Zainab Nadeem, MS*、Riphah International University
出版物和有用的链接
负责输入研究信息的人员自愿提供这些出版物。这些可能与研究有关。
一般刊物
- Seitz D, Hintze A. [Myelomalacia following vertebral angiography with a femoral catheter (author's transl)]. Rofo. 1976 Jul;125(1):59-62. doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1230418. German.
- Goldstein J. Biologic and clinical considerations of hepatitis B infection. J Endod. 1979 Feb;5(2):56-9. doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(79)80108-9. No abstract available.
- Drake AF, Dufton MJ, Hider RC. The flexible nature of a critical peptide region common to all Elapidae "short" neurotoxins. FEBS Lett. 1977 Nov 15;83(2):202-6. doi: 10.1016/0014-5793(77)81005-3. No abstract available.
研究记录日期
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研究主要日期
学习开始 (实际的)
2025年4月2日
初级完成 (估计的)
2026年9月2日
研究完成 (估计的)
2026年10月15日
研究注册日期
首次提交
2026年6月8日
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
2026年6月8日
首次发布 (实际的)
2026年6月11日
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
2026年6月11日
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
2026年6月8日
最后验证
2026年6月1日
更多信息
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