Abstract
The aim of this study was to determinate the effects of 12 weeks pilates and aerobic exercise on blood pressure, heart rates, and blood serum lipids in sedentary females. 18 sedentary women with an average age of 45.52 years, height of 161.14 cm and weight of 72.5 kg have been selected and put through a plates and aerobic exercise programmer one hour a day for three days a week. Exercises in each training session were arranged in such a way as to make each woman’s heart rate to reach a level of 130-140 a minute. The waist and hip circumferences were measured using a measuring tape. BMI and waist hip ratio were calculated by standard formulas. Triglyceride (TG), Total Cholesterol (TC), High density lipoprotein (HDL-C) and Low density lipoprotein (LDL-C) levels were determined by Hitachi 717 auto analyzer. Analysis was performed on SPSS 21 version. Paired-t tests were done statistical analysis. Body Weight found before 12 weeks plates and aerobic exercise 72.5 kg and after 63.8 kg. At the end of the 12 weeks exercise program, a decrease of %12.00 in body weight, %14.03 in systolic, %3.96 in diastolic, %13.85 in cholesterol, %25.30 in Triglyceride, and %22.33 in LDL-C have been registered. However, there were increases of %16.34 in HDL-C. The effects of aerobic exercise is on Triglyceride, HDL-C, LDL-C and total cholesterol since (p<0.01). At the end of the 12 weeks exercise program, a decrease %13.34 hip circumference and %4.19 waist circumference. Waist to hip ratio found before 12 weeks plates and aerobic exercise 0.87 cm and after 0.78 cm. The effects of aerobic exercise is on Body weight, Systolic blood pressure, Heart rate, hip and waist circumference since (p<0.05; p<0.01). In this study, together Pilates and aerobic exercise was effective in sedentary women with initially high total cholesterol, triglyceride, and Low density lipoprotein levels. At end of the cycles of 12 weeks Pilates and aerobic exercises, has a positive effect of waist to hip ratio, blood pressure, and heart beats in sedentary females. Risk of heart and vascular disease is reduced. Pilates and aerobic exercises are recommended for decrease risk.
Highlights
Human is dynamic existence and should move to survive
Studies have shown that Pilates reduces the risk of heart diseases, prevents osteoporosis, gives the body a good form and develops balance, flexibility and strength (Solomon, 2003).When literature was reviewed about effects of exercise on plasma lipids, lipoproteins, blood pressure and heart rates, results were indicated that moderate and low intensity exercise, if its performed adequate time period cause decrease in body weight and body fat ratıo, decrease serum total cholesterol level
Exercise and physical activity are at the top of the treatment options list to prevent hyperlipidemia, one of the significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (Demirel et al, 2018)
Summary
Human is dynamic existence and should move to survive. If the movement is performed with some rules and discipline, in order to purpose, ensure our physical and physiological health. It is clear that physical inactivity is a major cause of premature mortality and morbidity from chronic diseases (Warburton et al, 2006; World Health Organization, 2004). Modern life physically motionless effects every aged of people. The problems such as; hypertension, obesity, muscle atrophy, postural disorder and inadequate cardiovascular system caused by lack of exercise and sedentary life style or harmful habits such as smoking (Imamoğlu et al, 2017). Cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women is the leading cause of mortality in the United States, and less than optimal lipid and lipoprotein levels are major risk factors for CVD (George at al., 2004). Low blood levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol are an independent risk factor for cardiovascular
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