Sitting less Isn't enough – intensity matters, new study finds

NCT ID NCT05709379

First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking short activity breaks during long periods of sitting can help control blood sugar and fats. 25 healthy adults who sit most of the day tried different break intensities. The goal was to see if high or low intensity activity makes a difference in how the body processes sugar and fat.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Norwegian School of Sports Sciences

    Oslo, Oslo, 0806, Norway

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