Does running on grass beat the treadmill? new study to find out

NCT ID NCT07494552

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how running indoors on a treadmill, outdoors on a road, or outdoors on grass changes stress, mood, and focus in healthy college students. Thirty participants will run for 20 minutes in each setting while researchers measure heart rate, stress hormones, and mental performance. The goal is to understand if natural environments offer extra benefits for recovery and attention.

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  • Shanghai University of Sport

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200438, China

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