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

NCT04880525 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2020-629
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 49
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Pilates; Diet; Women

Keywords

Pilates-based exercises; Weight Loss; Diet; Women; Body composition

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Change in anthropometric measurements

  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.

  12 weeks

• Change in body composition

  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.

  12 weeks

• Food consumption

  Their 24-hour retrospective food consumption were taken

  12 weeks

• Physical activity levels

  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.

  12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Study Group

EXPERIMENTAL

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.

Other: Dietary intervention

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

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.

Interventions

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.

Study Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: It became well-known in the twentieth century, particularly among women. Reformer pilates exercises are preferred by women for aesthetic reasons such as weight loss, slimming, staying in shape, muscle strengthening, muscle pain relief, and flexibility.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• Refuse to participate in the study
• Being younger than 18 or over 65
• Male
• A regular Pilates practitioner
• Not being suitable for physical activity

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Izmir Katip Celebi University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Izmir, Cigli, 35620, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Weight Loss

Interventions

Diet Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Body Weight Changes; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nutrition Therapy; Therapeutics

Study Officials

• Çağla Ayer, M.D.

  Izmir Katip Çelebi University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: There was no masking in the study.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant

Model Details: For a period of 12 weeks, subjects in the Study Group (SG) and Control Group (CG) groups received three 45-minute sessions of Pilates exercises per week. Study Group: In addition to Pilates, she followed a three-month weight-loss diet based on Turkey Dietary Guidelines, as prescribed by the dietician. These diet plans were designed to ensure that carbohydrates provided 45-60% of the energy, protein provided 10-20%, and fat provided 20-35 percent. Control Group: The women in the control group did only reformer pilates for three months. They were followed up for not applying any diet.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 5, 2021
• First Posted: May 10, 2021
• Study Start: September 1, 2019
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2019
• Study Completion: March 31, 2020
• Last Updated: May 12, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)