The effect of ten weeks of ginger supplementation on body composition of obese women following Pilates exercise training

Background and Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a week of ginger supplementation on the body composition of obese women following Pilates exercise training. Materials and Methods: This study is a quasi-experimental study. In this study, ۳۰ obese women with type ۲ diabetes were randomly divided into three groups: supplement (۱۰), placebo (۱۰), and control (۱۰). The training protocol consisted of ten weeks of Pilates exercise. The supplement group consumed ۲ grams of ginger powder daily for ten weeks. Findings: The results showed that ten weeks of ginger supplementation followed by Pilates aerobic training had a significant effect on body composition (P=۰.۰۴) of obese women in the supplement and placebo groups. Conclusion: Based on the results obtained, it is suggested that consuming ginger supplements along with Pilates exercises can be an effective treatment method for reducing body composition in obese individuals.

کلیدواژه ها:

Pilates ، Ginger ، Fat ، Body Composition