Sitting less, moving more: new study tests best activity patterns for heart health

NCT ID NCT07419100

First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looks at how different patterns of physical activity—like how often, how hard, and how long you move—can help reduce the harmful effects of sitting too much. Researchers will compare several activity routines in 48 healthy but sedentary adults aged 40-70. The goal is to find the best way to interrupt long periods of sitting to support heart and metabolic health.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hasselt University

    Diepenbeek, Limburg, 3590, Belgium

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