One-Minute movement breaks: a new way to fight obesity?
NCT ID NCT06924346
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether brief, one-minute exercise breaks—called 'exercise snacks'—can improve fitness and health in adults with obesity. Eighty inactive participants aged 35-64 will use a phone app to do personalized movement breaks throughout the day for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and can boost cardiorespiratory fitness.
What this could mean
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Active substance
exercise snacks (short movement breaks delivered via mobile app)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, flexible way for people with obesity to improve their fitness and heart health without long gym sessions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study (80 participants) testing whether people will stick with the program. It may not show clear health benefits or work for everyone.
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Locations
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McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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University of British Columbia Okanagan
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada