Abdominal and Core Exercises on Respiratory Functions in Obese and Overweight Women (COREBREATH)

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.

inclusion criteria 1. Women aged 18-60 2. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m² (obese and overweight) 3. Baseline FEV0 value ≥ 80% (measured by spirometry) 4. Individuals without respiratory disease (no diagnosis of asthma, COPD, etc.) 5. Individuals who have not engaged in regular exercise in the past 6 months 6. Individuals without orthopedic or neurological conditions that physically prevent participation in the exercise protocol 7. Non-pregnant individuals 8. Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form exclusion criteria 1\. Individuals with a FEV0 value \