Compare The Effectiveness Of Continuous Aerobic Training And Circuit Interval Training On Obese Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Pcos) For Improving Their Anthropometric Measures And Quality Of Life

Abstract

Background: PCOS is an endocrine condition characterized by ovarian cysts, anovulation and endocrine changes. It can be diagnosed through the Rotterdam Criteria. Obesity is the main risk factor for PCOS. Exercise is an effective therapeutic strategy for PCOS. It improves anthropometric measures and quality of life in obese women with PCOS. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of Continuous Aerobic Training and Circuit Interval Training on obese women with PCOS for improving their Anthropometric measures and Quality of Life. Methodology: 62 patients fulfilling the selection criteria were included in this study. Two groups 31 participants in each group were allocated using Simple randomization procedures (a computer-generated list). Anthropometric measures were accessed by using BMI, Waist-to-hip ratio and waist-to-height ratio while quality of life was measured through the WHOQOL BREF questionnaire. Two readings were taken at baseline and post- treatment at day 42. Results: There was a significant difference within both groups. Circuit Interval training was significantly better in improving BMI, WHOQOL BREF QUESTIONNAIRE Total Score and its sub-domains such as Physical and Psychological domain but for the Waist-to-height ratio, Waist-to-hip ratio, WHOQOL BREF Questionnaire Environmental Domain both training were equally effective and for WHOQOL BREF Questionnaire Social Domain was more superior but no any significant difference. For depression, duration and frequency of menstruation Circuit Interval Training was superior.