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

NCT ID NCT06270810

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kastamonu University, Çatalzeytin Vocational School

    Çatalzeytin, Kastamonu, 37, Turkey (Türkiye)