Sitting all day? short walks may help your blood sugar
NCT ID NCT05622006
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at whether taking short walks at different frequencies during long periods of sitting can improve blood sugar and fat levels. Twenty-five healthy but sedentary adults participated. Researchers measured changes in blood markers after different patterns of sitting and walking. The goal is to find the best way to break up sitting time to reduce health risks.
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Norwegian School of Sports Sciences
Oslo, Oslo, 0806, Norway
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design simple daily routines to reduce the negative health effects of sitting for long periods.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It looks at short-term changes, not long-term health outcomes.
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