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The Effect of Mat Pilates on Body Composition and Physical Activity Levels in Sedentary Women Emerging Adulthood
Led by Necmettin Erbakan University · Updated on 2026-01-23
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
3 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating how mat Pilates affects body awareness and physical activity levels in sedentary women transitioning to adulthood, ages 18 to 29. This study compares two groups: one doing Pilates exercises and one control group, to understand changes after an 8-week exercise program. The focus is on improving physical health and mental well-being during a period marked by identity exploration and lifestyle changes. Participants are divided randomly into two groups: the Pilates training group and a control group. The Pilates group will perform exercises three times a week for about one hour each session over 8 weeks. The exercises include pelvic movements, breathing exercises, leg strengthening, core work, and flexibility routines. The control group will be assessed without starting Pilates. Assessments happen before and after the 8-week period. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires measuring body awareness and physical activity levels. The main tools used are the Body Awareness Questionnaire, the Tegner Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short-form. Researchers will track changes in these measures before and after the Pilates program. The study aims to provide insights into physical and mental health benefits for sedentary emerging adult women. Participation lasts for at least 8 weeks with two main assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Mat Pilates on Body Awareness and Physical Activity Levels in Sedentary Emerging Adulthood Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Able to read and understand Turkish
- Female between the ages of 18 and 29
- Sedentary lifestyle with less than 600 MET minutes per week
- Have not engaged in regular exercise for at least 2 months
- Body weight below 130 kg
- Cognitive ability to understand and answer survey questions
You will not qualify if you...
- Chronic neurological, orthopedic, rheumatic, systemic, or lung diseases
- Regularly exercise or play sports
- History of cancer
- Pregnant women
- History of bone fracture in the last year
- Chronic kidney or liver disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Peripheral vestibular disorder
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants in the Pilates training group engage in 8 weeks of mat Pilates exercise training, 3 times a week, for about 1 hour per session. Exercises include pelvic, chest (breathing), leg, core, pendulum, and cat-cow movements, progressively increasing in difficulty after 2 weeks. The control group does not receive any intervention but undergoes assessments.
Three exercise sessions per week for 8 weeks; assessments before and after treatment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Necmettin Erbakan University, Seydişehir Health Services Vocational School, Therapy and Rehabilitation Department
Konya, Tyrkey, Turkey (Türkiye), 42100
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Research Team
M
MUSA MS ÇANKAYA, PhD
Y
Yeşim MS Anık Çankaya, Asist Prof.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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