Body Image Disturbance, Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness
Conditions
Keywords
NASM OPT, Gluteal Muscles, Hip Aesthetics, Non-Athletic Women, Resistance Training
Brief summary
This RCT evaluates a 12-week NASM OPT program targeting gluteal muscle strength, hip aesthetics (shape, lift, circumference), and low back pain in 120 non-athletic women. The intervention group performed structured resistance training, while the control group engaged in general exercise. Outcomes included gluteal strength (dynamometer), aesthetic satisfaction (Likert scale), and functional performance (squat test).
Detailed description
Participants were randomized to NASM OPT (3 weekly sessions: stabilization, strength, and hypertrophy phases) or general exercise (brisk walking/aerobics). Measurements at baseline and 12 weeks included gluteal strength, hip circumference, low back pain (VAS), and perceived aesthetics.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALNASM OPT Group
Three 60-minute weekly sessions for 12 weeks, progressing through stabilization (weeks 1-4), strength endurance (weeks 5-8), and hypertrophy (weeks 9-12) phases. Exercises included hip thrusts, squats, and glute bridges.
BEHAVIORALGeneral Exercise Group
Three 60-minute weekly sessions of brisk walking and light aerobics without targeted resistance training.
Sponsors
University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Single-blind (outcome assessors only; participants/instructors unblinded due to intervention nature).
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Non-athletic women (no exercise in prior 6 months). * Interest in improving hip aesthetics. * No musculoskeletal injuries.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy * Chronic illness * Exercise contraindications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gluteal Strength | Baseline | kg; handheld dynamometer |
| Perceived Hip Shape/Lift | Baseline | 5-point Likert scale |
| Hip Circumference | Baseline | cm |
| Aesthetic Satisfaction | Baseline | 5-point Likert scale |
| Functional Performance | Baseline | 30-second squat test |
| Low Back Pain | Baseline | VAS, 0-10 cm |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Satisfaction | After 12 weeks | 5-point Likert scale |
| Functional Performance | After 12 weeks | 30-second squat test |
| Low Back Pain | After 12 weeks | VAS, 0-10 cm |
| Gluteal Strength | After12 weeks (post-intervention) | kg; handheld dynamometer |
| Perceived Hip Shape/Lift | After12 weeks (post-intervention) | 5-point Likert scale |
| Hip Circumference | After12 weeks (post-intervention) | cm |
Countries
Iran
Contacts
STUDY_DIRECTORMohammadreza Rezaeipour, MD, PhD
Assoc.Prof.Dr. of University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
Outcome results
None listed