Pilates ?beetroot extract and body composition and aerobic performance

The effect of Pilates training and beetroot extract on body composition and aerobic performance in inactive men.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20171210037809N14

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-17

Start date

2026-01-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

This study will examine the effects of Pilates training and sugar beet extract consumption on body composition and aerobic performance..

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The beetroot extract supplement group will consume 1 hour before training sessions. The specified

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

35 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male gender, Age 35 to 40 years, inactive, No history of cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal diseases No use of supplements affecting aerobic performance in the past three months, No medical contraindication to exercise,Inactive not an athlete No allergy to beetroot, No use of sports supplements or weight loss drugs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Being an athlete Supplement use, Smoking

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Primary outcome of of aerobic performance. Timepoint: 24 hours before the start of the exercise protocol and supplement (after confirming health and obtaining a health questionnaire and written consent), and 24 hours after the last session of the protocol and supplement. Method of measurement: Body Analyzer(InBody 270 made in Korea) ? Treadmill Device(COSMED Quark CPET model).;Metabolic and physiological indicators (blood pressure, heart rate). Timepoint: 24 hours before the start of the exercise protocol and supplement (after confirming health and obtaining a health questionnaire and written consent) and 24 hours after the last session of the protocol and supplement. Method of measurement: Body Analyzer(InBody 270 made in Korea) ? Treadmill Device(COSMED Quark CPET model).	—

Measure

Time frame

Primary outcome of of aerobic performance. Timepoint: 24 hours before the start of the exercise protocol and supplement (after confirming health and obtaining a health questionnaire and written consent), and 24 hours after the last session of the protocol and supplement. Method of measurement: Body Analyzer(InBody 270 made in Korea) ? Treadmill Device(COSMED Quark CPET model).;Metabolic and physiological indicators (blood pressure, heart rate). Timepoint: 24 hours before the start of the exercise protocol and supplement (after confirming health and obtaining a health questionnaire and written consent) and 24 hours after the last session of the protocol and supplement. Method of measurement: Body Analyzer(InBody 270 made in Korea) ? Treadmill Device(COSMED Quark CPET model).

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Body fat percentage. Timepoint: 24 hours before the start of the exercise protocol and supplement (after confirming health and obtaining a health questionnaire and written consent) and 24 hours after the last session of the protocol and supplement. Method of measurement: Body Analyzer(InBody 270 made in Korea).;Maximum Oxygen Consumption. Timepoint: 24 hours before the start of the exercise protocol and supplement (after confirming health and obtaining a health questionnaire and written consent) and 24 hours after the last session of the protocol and supplement. Method of measurement: Treadmill: COSMED brand Quark CPET model, made in Italy.	—

Measure

Time frame

Body fat percentage. Timepoint: 24 hours before the start of the exercise protocol and supplement (after confirming health and obtaining a health questionnaire and written consent) and 24 hours after the last session of the protocol and supplement. Method of measurement: Body Analyzer(InBody 270 made in Korea).;Maximum Oxygen Consumption. Timepoint: 24 hours before the start of the exercise protocol and supplement (after confirming health and obtaining a health questionnaire and written consent) and 24 hours after the last session of the protocol and supplement. Method of measurement: Treadmill: COSMED brand Quark CPET model, made in Italy.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactRamtin Rahmati

Islamic Azad University

sport-science@iauctb.ac.ir+98 21 2248 1622

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026