This study aims to examine the effects of an 8-week Pilates-based exercise program on breathing functions in overweight and obese women (BMI ≥ 25). The program includes exercises for abdominal endurance and core stabilization, performed three times a week. Participants will be divided into two groups: an exercise group and a control group. Before and after the program, measurements will include lung function (spirometry), breathing rate, breath-holding time, abdominal mobility, core endurance (curl-up test), and quality of life (SF-36 questionnaire). The goal is to find out whether this type of exercise can improve breathing and overall health in women with excess weight.
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Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) - Spirometry
Timeframe: Baseline and at 8 weeks after the intervention