Move more, not just exercise: study tests heart benefits for overweight women

NCT ID NCT06270810

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether increasing everyday physical activity (like walking or standing) along with aerobic exercise improves heart health more than exercise alone in overweight young women. 28 women were split into two groups: one did only moderate aerobic exercise, and the other added more daily movement on top of the same exercise. Researchers measured cholesterol, blood pressure, and other heart-related markers to compare the effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kastamonu University, Çatalzeytin Vocational School

    Çatalzeytin, Kastamonu, 37, Turkey (Türkiye)

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