Efficacy of Pilates and Aerobic Exercise on Body Composition in Obese Women

Author(s): K. Madhumathi* and J. Pavatharani

Abstract: Introduction: Obesity is a major health issue around the world, it has tripled since 1975. Once considered a high-income country problem, overweight and obesity are now on the rise in lowand middle-income countries. overweight and obesity is a condition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue that may impair health. The prevalence of obesity is increasing in urban women in India. Obesity in women is related to polycystic ovary syndrome, diabetes and increased the risk of cardiovascular disease, postmenopausal breast cancer and endometrial cancer. Aim: The main aim of the study is to determine the efficacy of Pilates exercise and Aerobic exercise on body composition in sedentary obese women. Methods and Materials: Female participants with BMI 30.0-39.9 kg/meter squared between the age group 40-49 year with sedentary lifestyle and without any history of pathologic orthopedics conditions were selected. Exercise intolerance, Women with cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, espiratory or any other chronic diseases, menstrual irregularities are excluded from this study. The subjects are divided into two groups, Group A (Pilates) and Group B (Aerobic). The interventions are formulated for 8- week series of 60 minutes. Pilates mat exercise and aerobic exercise program performed for three days per week. Weight, Body Mass Index, Skinfold Thickness, Waist circumference, Waist-to-hip ratio are used as the outcome measure before and after the treatment. Results: The Pilates and aerobic exercise showed significant difference in the outcome measures. Conclusion: This study would provide an alternate treatment protocol to reduces the weight in female population.

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