Chilly workouts may alter what you eat, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT07681011
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether exercising in cold water (16°C) or cold air (6°C) affects appetite, how much people eat afterward, and their food preferences compared to exercising in warmer conditions. Eleven healthy males completed five different sessions, including rest and exercise in cold and thermoneutral environments. The goal is to understand if environmental temperature influences eating behavior after exercise.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If cold-environment exercise consistently alters appetite or food choices, this could inform strategies for managing post-exercise eating behavior.
What could go wrong
This is a small crossover study in only 11 healthy males, so findings may not apply to women, other ages, or real-world settings. Results are exploratory and may not lead to practical recommendations.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for EXERCISE-INDUCED CHANGES IN APPETITE AND ENERGY INTAKE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Centre for Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Research Laboratory, Coventry University
Coventry, CV1 5FB, United Kingdom