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This study is testing how well exercise and diet advice work to improve heart and metabolic health in women before and after menopause. Researchers will compare three groups: one doing exercise, one doing exercise plus getting diet advice, and one doing light stretching. The goal…

This study is testing whether exercise, or exercise combined with diet counseling, can improve heart health and body composition in breast cancer survivors. It will involve 45 women who have completed treatment and are now at risk for metabolic problems. Participants will be rand…

This study looks at whether free exercise classes in community parks help older adults improve their health. Researchers will analyze data from 1,000 Miami-Dade County residents aged 50+ who participate in regular park-based fitness sessions. The program includes aerobic exercise…

This study is testing if a program of short, regular activity breaks is a practical way to help older adults sit less and improve their health. It will involve 30 participants aged 65+ who sit for long periods and are overweight. The main goal is to see if the program is easy and…

This study tests a family-focused health program designed to prevent type 2 diabetes in Black communities in Southwest Georgia. It adapts a proven diabetes prevention curriculum for both parents and children, focusing on healthy eating and increased physical activity. Researchers…

This study is testing a program called 'Sit Less, Move More' to help pregnant women reduce their sitting time and increase safe physical activity. Researchers will enroll 60 pregnant women to use a Fitbit, receive coaching, and exercise with a partner. The goal is to see if this …

This study is testing a workplace wellness program designed to help desk workers reduce their sitting time and move more during the workday. It will enroll 4,800 participants across multiple worksites to see if the program effectively changes behavior and is practical for compani…

This study is testing a 12-week, remote program designed to help older Hispanic/Latino adults become more physically active. Researchers want to see if this culturally adapted approach improves exercise habits and confidence, with the goal of helping participants meet activity gu…

This study is testing whether adding technology support to basic health education helps older adults who live alone and feel their memory is slipping to become more physically active. All 86 participants will get a fitness tracker and weekly goal reminders, but half will also get…

This study is testing whether a simple 12-week program of short activity breaks is helpful for people newly diagnosed with lymphoma who are receiving chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if interrupting long periods of sitting can improve heart health and reduce some side effect…

This study is testing whether an 8-week mat Pilates program can improve body awareness and physical activity levels in sedentary women aged 18-29. Researchers will compare 27 women doing Pilates with 27 women who don't exercise. The goal is to see if this gentle exercise helps wo…

This study is testing whether an 8-week virtual reality exercise program can help improve physical and mental health for women veterans. Researchers will compare 40 veterans who use the VR adventure games to a control group, measuring changes in activity levels, mood, stress, and…

This study is testing whether a home exercise plan delivered through a smartphone app can help people who have had a heart attack. It focuses on reducing their fear of physical activity (kinesiophobia) and improving their ability to walk and function. The goal is to see if this d…

This study aims to find out if patterns of physical activity and sedentary time, measured by wearable sensors, can predict when a person with one chronic disease might develop another. Researchers will follow 700 people with conditions like arthritis, diabetes, or COPD for four y…

This study aims to understand how physical activity and inactivity affect the body and brain as people age. Researchers will ask 40 middle-aged adults to either increase their exercise to recommended levels or decrease their activity to match the average sedentary person for six …

This study aims to find the most effective and practical way to break up long periods of sitting. Researchers will test different combinations of how often and for how long healthy adults should take short walking breaks during an 8-hour day. The goal is to discover the smallest …

This study aims to understand why exercise alone often doesn't lead to the expected weight loss, a phenomenon called 'energy compensation.' Researchers will enroll 80 sedentary but otherwise healthy adults. Participants will complete a 12-week supervised running program while sci…

This study aims to understand if doing more arm exercises can improve both physical fitness and brain function in adults who sit a lot. Researchers will compare high-volume and low-volume arm exercise programs in 32 sedentary adults aged 18-50. The study will measure changes in p…