Pilates vs aerobic exercise for postpartum bone health
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares pilates and aerobic (heart-pumping) exercise to see which better helps postpartum women restore vitamin D and calcium levels after delivery. Both exercises may improve bone health and overall recovery after pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- Your BMI (body weight measurement) is between 25 and 35
- You are 6 to 12 weeks after giving birth
- You are healthy with no serious postpartum complications
- You are not currently doing any other exercise program
- You have no heart, bone, neurological, mental, kidney, liver, lung, or severe infection problems
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