Dance compared with pilates for overweight women
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two fun exercise programs — dance-based exercise and clinical Pilates — to see which helps women with overweight or obesity improve their health. You might join to get support and structure in a supervised setting.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 60.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 35 — you can check this with your doctor.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not currently following a weight-loss diet or taking weight-loss medication.
- You are generally healthy and able to exercise regularly, without serious heart, lung, or joint problems.
- You have not been in a structured exercise program in the last 6 months and can commit to attending sessions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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