The effect of eight weeks of selected Pilates exercises on respiratory, glycemic and lipid profiles of obese women with type 2 diabetes
Subject Areas : Open Access
Keywords: Pilates, respiratory index, glycemic, lipid profile, obese women,
Abstract :
Objective: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of selected Pilates exercises on respiratory, glycemic and lipid profiles of obese women with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods:In this semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design, 24 obese women with type 2 diabetes were selected as available and according to the conditions of entry into the study.Then the subjects were randomly placed in 2 groups of 12 people for Pilates and control exercises. To measure glycemic indices and lipid indices blood sampling after 12 hours of fasting in the pre-test period and 48 hours after the last session An exercise was done in the post-exam period.Also, respiratory indices (tidal volume (TV) and vital capacity (VC) were measured using a spirometry device. In the Pilates training group, which was performed for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week, the subjects performed Practice protocol.The obtained data were analyzed using the dependent t-test and the covariance test with Benferroni's post hoc test using spss version 22 software. Findings: The present study showed that Pilates training significantly improves glycemic indices (glucose, insulin, insulin resistance), lipid profiles (total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and HDL) and respiratory indices (flow volume and vital capacity). Obese women had type 2 diabetes (P>0.05). Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it seems that Pilates exercise is a sufficient stimulus to reduce glycemic indices, lipid profile and respiratory indices in obese women with type 2 diabetes.