The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a 12-week exercise program on body composition and various physical and physiological parameters in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. The exercise interventions include aerobic training and combined aerobic and resistance (strength) training. The study aims to determine the impact of these exercise approaches on post-operative recovery and overall physical fitness in this population.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 65 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18-65 years
* Sleeve gastrectomy performed at least 3 months prior to enrollment
* Medical clearance for participation in exercise
* No history of lower extremity injury within the past year
* Ability to perform cycling and running exercises
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medical contraindications to exercise participation
* Surgery performed more than 1 year prior to enrollment
* Presence of neurological, hormonal, cardiovascular, or respiratory disorders within the past year
* Lower extremity muscle or joint discomfort within the past 6 months
* Voluntary withdrawal from the study
* Occurrence of adverse events during the study
* Failure to attend ≥2 consecutive sessions per week or ≥20% of total sessions during the 12-week intervention period
* Exclusion due to non-adherence to the protocol (n=2), resulting in a final sample of 18 participants