Effects of Sprint Interval Training Versus Arabic Exercises on BMI, Waist-to-Hip Ratio, and Quality of Life in Obese Women with PCOS

What this Trial Is About

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age, causing issues like infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, acne, and increased male hormones. It is also linked with metabolic problems such as insulin resistance and inflammation. This trial investigates how two types of exercise, sprint interval training and aerobic exercise, affect body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, and quality of life in women with PCOS. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group A will do sprint interval training three times weekly, involving 30-second sprints on a cycle ergometer with rest periods, for sessions lasting 30 to 40 minutes. Group B will perform moderate-intensity continuous aerobic exercise on a treadmill and stationary cycle for the same duration and frequency. The study is expected to last seven months and will include 32 women. During the study, researchers will measure exertion levels using the Borg scale and track waist-to-hip ratio with measuring tape, along with other tools like BMI calculators and quality of life questionnaires. Data will be collected before and after the exercise programs and analyzed to assess the effects of each exercise type on health outcomes related to PCOS. This approach aims to understand better how exercise influences both metabolic and reproductive health in affected women.

Effects of Sprint Interval Training Versus Arabic Exercises BMI