Investigating the Effects of Pilates on Body Composition, Posture, and Psychosocial Parameters in Women with and Without Obesity: a Randomized Controlled Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 58
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
研究概览
简要总结
Obesity, a health problem, is caused by insufficient physical activity and unhealthy nutrition. For individuals with obesity, non-weight-bearing and enjoyable exercises, such as Pilates, should be implemented as physical activity due to potential pain. This study aims to examine the effects of an 8-week Pilates exercise program on body composition, posture, and psychosocial parameters in individuals with and without obesity. Methods: The study included 58 female participants: 30 individuals with obesity (nPilates = 15; nControl = 15) and 28 individuals without obesity (nPilates = 14; nControl = 14). Participants performed Pilates exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. Body Mass Index (BMI), body fat percentage (BFP), and posture scores were calculated, and from a psychosocial perspective Emotional Eating Scale (EE), Social Physique Anxiety Inventory (SPA), and Self-Esteem Scales (SE) were administered before and after the eight weeks.
详细描述
There are no studies in the literature examining the effects of Pilates exercises on emotional eating and posture. Additionally, there are no studies examining the effects of Pilates on posture in individuals with obesity. Most studies in the literature have focused on sedentary women; however, no study has specifically examined the effects of Pilates-based exercises on individuals with and without obesity. This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week Pilates intervention on postural alignment, BMI, fat percentage, and psychosocial parameters (emotional eating, social physical anxiety, and self-esteem) in individuals with and without obesity. Thus, this study will provide valuable insights into the role of Pilates in weight management, posture correction, and psychosocial well-being among individuals with and without obesity. The study included 58 female participants: 30 individuals with obesity (nPilates = 15; nControl = 15) and 28 individuals without obesity (nPilates = 14; nControl = 14). Participants performed Pilates exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. Body Mass Index (BMI), body fat percentage (BFP), and posture scores were calculated, and from a psychosocial perspective Emotional Eating Scale (EE), Social Physique Anxiety Inventory (SPA), and Self-Esteem Scales (SE) were administered before and after the eight weeks.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- Double (Participant, Investigator)
盲法说明
The researcher who performed the exercises was masked
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 50 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Being a sedentary individual and not not doing regular physical activity
- •Being 20 years old or older
- •Having a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above for inclusion in the group of women with obesity.
- •Having a BMI below 30 kg/m² for inclusion in the group of women without obesity.
- •Not having any health problems that would prevent participation in exercise.
- •Not having undergone surgery affecting the musculoskeletal system within the last year.
排除标准
- •Voluntary withdrawal from the study.
- •Failure to comply with the required procedures of the study.
- •Arbitrary disruption of the exercise schedule more than twice.
研究组 & 干预措施
Pilates Group with Obesity
The obese intervention group received Pilates exercises for 8 weeks.
干预措施: Pilates Exercise (Other)
Pilates Group without Obesity
The non-obese intervention group received Pilates exercises for 8 weeks.
干预措施: Pilates Exercise (Other)
Control Group with Obesity
The obese control group received no intervention for 8 weeks.
Control Group without Obesity
The non-obese control group received no intervention for 8 weeks.
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
时间窗: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks
Difference in BMI before and after the 8-week Pilates intervention. BMI is calculated as weight (kg) divided by height (m²).
Change in Body Fat Percentage
时间窗: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks
Difference in body fat percentage before and after the intervention, assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
Change in Posture Score
时间窗: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks
Assessed using the New York Posture Rating Scale to evaluate improvements in postural alignment. This assessment is conducted by scoring potential postural changes in 13 different parts of the body. If the person's each parts of body posture is correct, a score of 5 is given; if moderately impaired, a score of 3; and if severely impaired, a score of 1. The total score ranges from a maximum of 65 to a minimum of 13. A higher score indicates better posture alignment.
次要结局
- Changes in Emotional Eating(Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks)
- Change in Social Physique Anxiety(Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks)
- Change in Self-Esteem(Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks)
研究者
Sema Arslan Kabasakal
Asisst. Prof.
University of Yalova