Effect of 12 Week Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Program on Cardiometabolic Profile and Body Composition in Overweight and Obese Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Between the Age 18-35 Years

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) stands out as a prevalent endocrine disorder, impacting 8–13% of women in their reproductive years. This condition manifests in multifaceted ways, spanning reproductive, metabolic, and mental health domains. Diagnosis of PCOS relies on the widely accepted Rotterdam criteria, necessitating the observation of two or more indicators such as signs of hyperandrogenism, irregular ovulation, and polycystic ovaries via ultrasound, while ruling out alternative causes. Aim: To evaluate effectiveness of 12 week aerobic and resistance exercise program on cardiometabolic profile and body composition in overweight and obese females with polycystic ovary syndrome. Methods: Purposive sampling for 27 women aged between 18-35 years was done. It was a experimental prepost study. Nulliparous women aged between 18-35 years BMI above 25kg/m2 and diagnosed with PCOS were included, exclusion was those women who were under medications or taking metformin or OCP or having any medical condition or infection. The exercise protocol was followed in accordance with the international evidence based guideline for the assessment and management of PCOS. Aerobic training (treadmill walking) was given and Resistance training (biceps curl, triceps extension, lunges, squats, plank, crunches) was given for 12 weeks. Result: The results of analysis indicated that 12 week aerobic and resistance exercise have significant effect on cardio metabolic profile and body composition i.e heart rate (P<0.001), blood pressure(P<0.001), BMI (P <0.001), WHR (P <0.001), FBS (P <0.001), TGL (P <0.001), HDL(P=0.048), LDL (P<0.05). Conclusion: 12 week of aerobic and resistance exercise program shows significant effect on cardio metabolic profile and body composition in overweight and obese females with pcos between the age 18-35 years. Key words: Fasting blood sugar, low density lipoprotein, high density lipoprotein, triglyceride level, heart rate, body mass index