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This study aims to investigate the effects of reformer pilates exercises on functional capacity, heart rate, body composition, and quality of life in women. A total of 50 participants were initially enrolled; however, 44 participants completed the study. Participants were divided into intervention and control groups, and the intervention group performed reformer pilates exercises for 8 weeks.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of reformer pilates exercises applied in women on functional capacity, heart rate, body composition, and quality of life. A total of 50 healthy adult women were initially included in the study. Due to dropouts related to non-attendance, 44 participants completed the study and were analyzed, with 22 participants in the intervention group and 22 in the control group. The intervention group participated in a reformer pilates exercise program twice a week for 8 weeks, while the control group followed a home-based exercise program. Functional capacity was assessed using the 6-minute walk test. Heart rate was measured only in the intervention group at the 20th minute of the exercise session using a fingertip pulse oximeter. Body composition was evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Quality of life was assessed using the SF-12 questionnaire. All measurements were performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Reformer Pilates Group | Experimental | Participants received supervised reformer pilates exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. |
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| Control Group | Other | Participants followed a home-based exercise program twice a week for 8 weeks without supervised reformer pilates. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Reformer Pilates Exercise | Behavioral | Participants performed supervised reformer pilates exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Functional Capacity (6-Minute Walk Test) | Functional capacity will be assessed using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). The distance walked in meters (m) will be recorded. | At baseline and after 8 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Quality of Life (Short Form-12, SF-12) | Quality of life will be assessed using the Short Form-12 (SF-12) questionnaire. Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores will be calculated. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health-related quality of life. | At baseline and after 8 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Only female participants were included in this study.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Ayca S Sensoy, PT, MSc Student | Istanbul Aydın University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Istanbul Aydin University- FLC Concept Healthy Living Center | Istanbul | Istanbul | 34000 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
Individual participant data will not be shared due to privacy and ethical considerations.
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| ID | Term |
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| D009043 | Motor Activity |
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| D001519 | Behavior |
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Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention (reformer pilates) group or the control group.
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| Home-Based Exercise | Behavioral | Participants performed a home-based exercise program on their own for 8 weeks. |
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| Body Fat Percentage (%) |
Body fat percentage (%) will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA, InBody device). |
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| Heart Rate (beats per minute, bpm) | Heart rate was measured using a pulse oximeter at the 20th minute of the exercise session only in the intervention group, both at the first session and at the end of 8 weeks. | At baseline and after 8 weeks |
| Skeletal Muscle Mass (kg) | Skeletal muscle mass (kg) will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with an InBody device under standardized conditions. | At baseline and after 8 weeks |
| Body Weight (kg) | Body weight (kg) will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with an InBody device under standardized conditions. | At baseline and after 8 weeks |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m²) | Body mass index (kg/m²) will be calculated as body weight (kg) divided by height squared (m²). Body weight will be obtained using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with an InBody device. | At baseline and after 8 weeks |