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Exercise Nutrition and Body Composition
Sponsor: Karabuk University
Summary
Effect of 12 Weeks of Different Exercise Training Modalities and Nutritional Guidance on Body Composition The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of 12 weeks of different exercise training modalities and nutritional guidance on body composition.This study was conducted voluntarily by individuals who applied to a private health center in the Safranbolu district of Karabük and received medical nutrition treatment. It was conducted on four groups as Pilates, Yoga, WB-EMS and control and lasted 12 weeks in total. The training period of the participants in the group other than the control group was 2 days a week and 45 minutes per day, and 3 exercises consisted of warm-up, main part and cool-down parts. Some body composition assessments were made to the participants before and after their 12-week exercises. Body composition measurements (height, body weight, body mass index, body fat and muscle percentage) and systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements were taken. Maximum heart rate (HRmax) (beats/min), average HR (beats/min), total calories burned (kcal) were determined to determine and monitor the load and intensity of each exercise for 12 weeks, and the Borg Scale was applied to the participants after each exercise to determine the degree of difficulty they perceived from the exercise they did and to evaluate their enjoyment of the exercises. Also, A personalized nutrition program prepared by a specialist dietitian for 12 weeks.
Official title: Effect of 12 Weeks of Different Exercise Training Modalities and Nutritional Guidance on Body Composition
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2023-06-15
Completion Date
2026-03-31
Last Updated
2024-09-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Whole-Body Electromyostimulation
Participants were included in tree exercise programs (Yoga, Pilates, WB-EMS) by an expert trainer 2 days a week for 12 weeks. At the same time, an active control group conducted a weekly diet counseling for 12 weeks by an expert dietician.
Pilates
Pilates exercise twice weekly for 12 weeks
Tai Chi
Pilates exercise twice weekly for 12 weeks
Nutritional counseling
Nutritional counseling for 12 weeks
Locations (1)
Karabuk University
Karabük, Centre, Turkey (Türkiye)