A Randomized control trial to compare the effects of HIIT and aerobic exercises on anthropometric measurement and sleep quality in Females with PCOS

Introduction Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a chronic condition affecting 5 to 18 percent of reproductive females Main features include hyperandrogenism oligoovulation anovulation and polycystic ovaries Women with PCOS often experience poor sleep quality daytime tiredness insomnia and sleep apnea Key causes are hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism which disrupt sleep related genes Weight gain high BMI and obesity are common in PCOS women Lifestyle factors contribute to weight gain and abdominal obesity Lifestyle changes and weight management are first line treatments Sleep quality is assessed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index higher score indicates poorer sleep HIIT improves body measurements and aerobic function in PCOS Aerobic exercises support weight loss metabolic balance and sleep quality Supervised programs enhance fitness life quality and metabolic health in overweight women with PCOS

Need for Study Women with PCOS have more sleep issues including tiredness insomnia and risk of sleep apnea Physical activity is essential to prevent these complications Current treatments focus on hormones weight and insulin resistance Sleep issues are emerging and require attention Moderate to vigorous physical activity improves sleep and overall health HIIT and aerobic exercises help with weight menstrual and psychological issues in PCOS This study compares HIIT and aerobic exercise on sleep quality waist hip ratio weight and BMI

Research Question How effective is HIIT compared to aerobic exercise in improving sleep and body measurements in women with PCOS

Aim To assess the effectiveness of HIIT and aerobic exercise on sleep and body measures in PCOS

Objectives To evaluate HIIT and aerobic training effects on sleep quality weight body mass index waist hip ratio

Procedure Participants are informed and provide consent Women aged 18 to 40 with PCOS are selected randomly Two groups are formed one receives HIIT other aerobic training for 8 weeks

HIIT Group High intensity intervals with sprint and slow runs 3 sessions per week with warmup running sprints and stretching

Aerobic Training Group Four sessions per week for 40 minutes per day Includes walking arm and leg exercises jumping jacks high knees butt kicks stair climbing treadmill and relaxation Intensity and treadmill speed increase every two weeks from moderate to vigorous