Ramadan fasting plus exercise: a promising combo for weight loss?
NCT ID NCT07471646
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding moderate aerobic exercise during Ramadan fasting helps overweight adults lose more fat and improve heart health compared to fasting alone. Twenty-eight participants were split into two groups: one only fasted, the other fasted and exercised five days a week. Researchers measured body fat, blood sugar, and other health markers before and during Ramadan.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Ramadan diurnal fasting and moderate-intensity aerobic exercise
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that combining fasting with exercise is a safe, effective way to improve body composition and heart health during Ramadan.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The findings are preliminary and need confirmation in larger trials.
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University of Michigan School of Kinesiology
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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