A study to compare the effects of upper body plyometrics,circuit interval training and conventional exercise on respiratory function and sleep quality in obese individuals with obstructive sleep apnea

This PhD study investigates the impact of upper body plyometric exercises and circuit interval training on respiratory function, sleep quality, and body composition in obese individuals with mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). With obesity-related OSA on the rise, the research aims to explore how targeted upper-body exercise interventions can improve pulmonary parameters such as FEV1/FVC ratio and maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV), as well as sleep outcomes including apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), oxygen saturation, heart rate, and snoring episodes, measured using a home sleep apnea device. Subjective sleep quality will be assessed using a sleep apnea questionnaire, and body composition through a body fat analyzer. The randomized controlled trial includes 123 participants with BMI over 30, divided into three groups: one undergoing upper body plyometric training, another circuit interval training, and a control group. The objective is to evaluate changes in ventilation efficiency, sleep quality and to understand the influence of structured exercise on sleep patterns and respiratory health, considering the complex interplay between obesity, pulmonary function, and sleep disturbances.Results will be revealed at the end of the study.