The Effect of a Weight-Loss Diet in Women Doing Reformer Pilates: A 12-Week Evaluation
Pilates, Diet, Women
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Pilates focused on measuring Pilates-based exercises, Weight Loss, Diet, Women, Body composition
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Agree to participate in the study
- Being in the age range of 18-65
- Female
- Not a regular Pilates practitioner, and physically independent to perform basic daily activities
Exclusion Criteria:
- Refuse to participate in the study
- Being younger than 18 or over 65
- Male
- A regular Pilates practitioner
- Not being suitable for physical activity
Sites / Locations
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Study Group
Control Group
The study group does reformer pilates for 45 minutes 3 days a week. The intensity of the workouts was gradually increased. Warm-up (10 minutes), main Pilates training activity (25 minutes), and cool-down (10 minutes) were the three parts of each session (10 minutes). In addition to pilates, the women in the SG followed a personalized weight loss diet. In accordance with Turkey Dietary Guidelines, these diet plans were designed to provide 45-60% of energy from carbohydrates, 10-20% from protein, and 20-35 percent from fat.
The control group does reformer pilates for 45 minutes 3 days a week. The intensity of the workouts was gradually increased. Warm-up (10 minutes), main Pilates training activity (25 minutes), and cool-down (10 minutes) were the three parts of each session (10 minutes). Individuals in the CG received no dietary or nutritional intervention. On any diet, the status of women in the CG was frequently questioned.