Effect of Mat Pilates Exercises on Cardiometabolic Parameters to Improve Cardiovascular Fitness in Post Menopausal Diabetic Women
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Mat Pilates, cardiovascular fitness, diabetes, menopauseAbstract
Aim:To determine cardiovascular fitness levels in post menopausal diabetic women, to determine how mat pilates exercises help in improving cardiovascular fitness in post menopausal diabetic women. Patients were approached with the proposal of the study.
Methodology: A total of 48 postmenopausal women with diabeties were screened based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomly divided into two groups. Each group consists of 24 subjects. Group A Mat Pilatres exercises and Group B only medications. Borgs rate of percieved exertion, 3 minute step test, waist hip ratio, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, and BMI were used as outcome measures. The intervention was given 3 times per week for 8 weeks. Each session lasts for about 60 minutes. After 8 weeks post assessment is done.
Conclusion:The present study shows that Mat Pilates exercises helped in improving cardiovascular fitness in post menopausal diabetic women
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