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Exercise Supervision Duration and Adherence in Obese Women
Sponsor: Pamukkale University
Summary
Obesity is one of the most common health problems worldwide and is associated with many chronic diseases. Regular physical activity is known to play an important role in weight control, balance, quality of life, and mental health. However, obese individuals often have low adherence to exercise programs, and long-term maintenance of physical activity remains a major challenge. Previous studies have shown that supervised exercise programs are effective in improving functional capacity and psychological well-being. On the other hand, home-based programs are less costly and more accessible, but adherence and effectiveness may be limited without professional supervision. To date, there is limited evidence on the optimal supervision duration needed to achieve sustainable improvements in obese women. In the present study, it is aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week individualized multimodal exercise program with different supervision durations (6 weeks supervised + 6 weeks home-based vs. 12 weeks fully supervised) on adherence and health outcomes in obese women. It is thought that prolonged supervision may increase exercise adherence, improve balance and functional performance, reduce depressive symptoms, and contribute positively to the quality of life. The results of this study may guide the design of future exercise programs for obesity management and provide evidence for more effective and sustainable rehabilitation approaches.
Official title: Effects Of 6- Versus 12-Week Supervised Multimodal Exercise on Health Outcomes and Adherence in Obese Women: A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2022-09-23
Completion Date
2023-12-18
Last Updated
2026-08-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise program with supervised and home-based components
The 12-week program targets balance, muscular strength, core endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Weeks 1-6 are supervised; weeks 7-12 are home-based via a video catalogue. Walking ≥30 min on ≥2 non-training days is advised. Intensity, repetitions, and sets are individualized using Borg 6-20 RPE scale. Adherence is monitored via exercise diaries and weekly phone calls with adjustments as needed.
Fully supervised exercise program
The 12-week program is fully supervised and includes warm-up, balance, aerobic, strength, and core exercises. Walking ≥30 min on ≥2 non-training days is included. Intensity, repetitions, and sets are individualized using Borg 6-20 RPE scale. Adherence is monitored by a physiotherapist using exercise diaries.
Locations (1)
Pamukkale University
Denizli, Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)