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Just 11 minutes of daily exercise could strengthen muscles, study suggests

NCT ID NCT07691567

Disease control Sponsor: Chongqing Normal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether brief, frequent exercise sessions—called 'exercise snacks'—can improve muscle strength in sedentary young women aged 18 to 25. Participants are assigned to either an exercise snacks group (short bouts of activity spread throughout the day, totaling about 75 minutes per week), a regular exercise group (longer sessions three times per week), or a control group that maintains their usual routine. The trial measures changes in muscle strength and physical fitness after 8 weeks to see if the snack-sized approach is effective and practical.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise snacks (short bouts of physical activity distributed across the day)
What this could lead to
If effective, exercise snacks could offer a time-efficient way for sedentary people to improve muscle strength without long gym sessions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in a specific group (sedentary female university students), so results may not apply to others. The intervention is short (8 weeks), and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female university students aged 18 to 25 years. * Daily sedentary time of at least 8 hours, assessed using a sedentary behavior questionnaire. * No contraindications to exercise based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire. * No regular exercise participation during the previous 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical conditions that make participation in exercise inappropriate. * Substantial body weight fluctuation during the previous 3 months. * Hypertension, cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, or use of related medications.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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Muscle strength Sedentary behavior

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chongqing Normal University

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 401331, China

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