Can Dance-Like workouts beat core exercises for cholesterol? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07350213

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two types of exercise—step-aerobics and core exercises—to see which better lowers non-HDL cholesterol in sedentary women aged 25-45 who are overweight or have class I obesity. Forty-five women participated in a 16-week supervised program. The goal was to find a practical, effective exercise approach for improving heart health in this group.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: exercise (step-aerobics or core exercises)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that simple, home-friendly exercise programs help manage cholesterol in sedentary women with overweight or obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 45 participants. Results may not apply to men, other age groups, or people with higher obesity levels. Exercise adherence outside a supervised setting may be lower.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHOLESTEROL (TOTAL AND HDL) EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mugla Sitki Kocman University

Menteşe, Muğla, 48050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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