Study of Pilates and Diaphragmatic Breathing with Moderate Cycling Exercise on Blood Pressure and Lung Function in Adults with Hypertension

What this Trial Is About

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when the pressure in blood vessels is too high, defined by the Joint National Committee 8 JNC 8 as systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or higher and diastolic pressure of 90 mmHg or higher. This research aims to study the combined effects of Pilates breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and moderate intensity continuous cycling training on blood pressure, chest expansion, lung function, and quality of life in patients with hypertension. The study involves 45 participants divided into three groups to compare these interventions. The study includes three groups one group performs cycling combined with Pilates breathing, another with diaphragmatic breathing, and a third group performs cycling only. All groups engage in moderate-intensity continuous cycling training at 60-79% of maximum heart rate, three times a week for six weeks, with each session lasting 20-35 minutes. Pilates breathing focuses on controlled lateral rib cage expansion and core engagement, while diaphragmatic breathing emphasizes deep abdominal breathing with slow, controlled breaths. Both breathing exercises are performed for 10-15 minutes per session, three times weekly, alongside cycling. Participants will be assessed before and after the six-week intervention for blood pressure, chest expansion, pulmonary function using spirometry, and quality of life through a questionnaire. Heart rate and oxygen saturation will be monitored during sessions, with continuous vital monitoring during cycling. The study uses validated tools like a sphygmomanometer, spirometer, pulse oximeter, and MINICHAL questionnaire to measure outcomes. Participants will complete 18 sessions total, including warm-up and cool-down exercises, with data analyzed using statistical software to evaluate the combined effects of these breathing techniques with cycling on hypertensive patients.

Additional Effects of Pilates Breathing and Diaphragmatic Breathing Combined With Moderate Intensity Continuous Cycling Training on Blood Pressure, Chest Expansion, Pulmonary Function and Quality Of Life in Patients With Hypertension