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NCT Number: NCT04880525

The Effect of a Weight-Loss Diet in Women Doing Reformer Pilates: A 12-Week Evaluation

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a weight-loss diet on body composition in women who practice reformer pilates for 12 weeks. It compares dietary habits and macro and micronutrient intakes in subjects with and without a weight-loss diet at the start and end of the study.

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Key information

Conditions

Pilates Body Weight Body Weight Changes Diet Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Weight Loss Women

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Izmir, Cigli, 35620, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The effect of a weight-loss diet on body composition in women reformer pilates for 12 weeks was compared in this study. It compares dietary habits and macro and micronutrient intakes in subjects with and without a weight-loss diet at the start and end of the study.

A total of 49 women (18 years old) were randomly assigned to one of two groups: control (CG: reformer pilates; n=23) or study (SG: reformer pilates + weight-loss diet; n=26). Subjects in both groups did pilates for 45 minutes three times a week for a total of 12 weeks. At the start and end of the study, their body weight (kg), waist circumference (cm), hip circumference (cm), neck circumference (cm), mid-upper arm circumference (cm), and body composition [body fat (% ), body water (% ), body muscle (% )] were all measured. Their waist/height ratio and body mass index (kg/m2) were also measured at the start and end of the study. All subjects' dietary habits were questioned, their 24-hour retrospective food consumption was recorded, and their physical activity levels were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short Form).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Dietary Intervention

Other

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in anthropometric measurements

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    At the start and end of the study, their body weight (kg), waist circumference (cm), hip circumference (cm), neck circumference (cm) and mid-upper arm circumference (cm) were all measured. These measurements are expected to change according to the beginning of the study.

  2. Change in body composition

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    At the start and end of the study, their body fat (%), body water (%), body muscle (%) were all measured. Their waist-to-height ratio and body mass index (kg/m2) were also measured at the beginning and end of the study. These measurements are expected to change according to the beginning of the study.

  3. Food consumption

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Their 24-hour retrospective food consumption were taken

  4. Physical activity levels

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Their physical activity levels were evaluated through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ Short Form). This form had seven questions and asked about the amount of time spent sitting, walking, moderate, and vigorous activities. The total score accounted for the duration (minutes) and frequency (days) of the activities completed. Physical inactivity (600 MET -min/week), low physical activity (600-3000 MET -min/week), and adequate physical activity (with health benefits) (>3000 MET -min/week) were defined.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2020
First posted
May 10, 2021
Registry last updated
May 12, 2021

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