Pilates vs Aerobic Exercises on Vitamin D and Ionized Calcium in Postnatal

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

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).

Study 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.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Vitamin D serum level — At baseline, and Immediately post-intervention
  High-performance liquid chromatography (Shimadzu, Japan) was used to assess 25(OH)D serum levels before and after the study program in both groups, using 25-OH vitamin D ELISA. Kits (Life Sciences Inc. USA). Values of 25(OH)D \< 20 ng/ml are considered deficient, values ranged 21 to 29 ng/ml are considered insufficient, and 30 ng/ml is considered ideal

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