Effects of Pilates and Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Postpartum Weight Loss and Body Composition
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Postpartum Period
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 – 40
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University · Other
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About This Trial
After childbirth, many women experience difficulty losing pregnancy-related weight, which can affect their health, self-esteem, and physical activity. Regular exercise, including Pilates and moderate-intensity aerobic exercises, is considered a safe and natural method to improve fitness and support weight loss during the postpartum period. This study aims to compare the effects of Pilates and aero…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Women aged 20 to 40 years
* BMI \> 25kg/m2 at baseline
* Medically cleared by a health professional to perform physical activity
* Women 6 to 24 weeks postpartum
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women with complications during delivery (Cesarean complications, perineal tears grade 3 or…
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