AEROBIC EXERCISE

This completed study tested whether playing an aerobic-based virtual reality game (exergame) on Xbox Kinect could improve physical fitness, functional capacity, and cognitive function in 44 adults with Down syndrome, compared to traditional treadmill exercise. Participants did ei…

This study looked at whether aerobic exercise and virtual reality games could improve functional capacity, activity, and participation in children aged 6-10 living in care facilities. Sixty-three children were split into groups: one did aerobic exercise, one played VR games, and …

This study looked at whether adding aerobic or strength exercises to standard physical therapy can better reduce pain and sensitivity in people with chronic jaw disorders. 51 adults with jaw pain and nociplastic pain (widespread sensitivity) participated. The goal was to see if t…

This study looked at whether a 6-week Zumba program could improve quality of life, love of life, and psychological resilience in sedentary young women aged 18-25. 36 participants were split into a Zumba group and a control group that stayed sedentary. Researchers measured changes…

This study tested whether combining 30 minutes of stationary biking with a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS) changes how the brain connects and how sensitive people are to pain. Twenty healthy adults attended two sess…

This study looked at whether adding moderate aerobic exercise during Ramadan fasting helps overweight adults lose more fat and improve heart health compared to fasting alone. Twenty-eight participants were split into two groups: one only fasted, the other fasted and exercised fiv…

This study looked at how a day of inactivity (less than 5,000 steps) affects the way muscles and energy systems respond to exercise the next day. Eleven healthy adults who were not regular exercisers took part. Researchers measured fat and carbohydrate burning and muscle gene act…