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Pilates vs Aerobic Exercises on Vitamin D and Ionized Calcium in Postnatal
Sponsor: Adly A Adam
Summary
Vitamin D and calcium levels are negatively affected during postpartum period, making postnatal woman more vulnerable to health issues and consequently lowering her quality of life. Twelve-weeks of Pilates training have improved serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels and changed anthropometry in inactive overweight women. It is well-known globally that aerobic exercise is low to moderate-intensity physical activity.
Official title: Effect of Pilates Versus Aerobic Exercises on Vitamin D Level and Ionized Calcium in Postnatal Women
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-05-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
Pilates exercises program will include twelve movements: Bridging, Roll Up, Pilates Hundred, One Leg Circle (both ways), Single Straight Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Spine Stretch Forward Single Leg Kick, Side Kick up and down, Side Kick circles, Curling.
Exercise
20 minutes walking on the treadmill at moderate intensity (70% of the maximal heart rate).
Locations (2)
AlZahraa University Hospital
Cairo, Al Zahraa University Hospital, Egypt
AlZahraa University Hospital
Cairo, Al Zahraa University Hospital, Egypt