Effect of Home Based High Intensity Interval Training on Abdominal Obesity Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Quality of Life in a 39 Year Old Woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Background - Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age, is associated with insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance, reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, and a lower quality of life. It is believed that exercise-based therapies, especially High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), are effective non-pharmacological ways to improve metabolic and functional outcomes in PCOS.
Case presentation - A 39-year-old woman with PCOS complained of irregular menstrual cycles, exhaustion, and decreased physical endurance. Clinical results showed a decline in quality of life and functional fitness.
Interventions - high-intensity aerobic exercise with low-intensity recovery periods in a structured home-based HIIT program. Over a predetermined intervention period, the program was conducted on a regular basis under supervision.
Result - Following the intervention, the patient showed improvements in their overall quality of life, decreased levels of fatigue, and improved cardiorespiratory endurance. Better adherence to physical activity and increased exercise tolerance were also noted.
Conclusion - For women with PCOS, home-based HIIT is a practical, efficient, and successful intervention for enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life. For long-term lifestyle management, it might be a useful rehabilitation strategy.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Exercise Therapy, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

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