Step-Ups vs running: which boosts heart health more?
NCT ID NCT07585617
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how two types of aerobic exercise—loaded step-ups and treadmill running—affect heart fitness, leg strength, and recovery in 36 sedentary men aged 18-40. Participants exercised three times a week for six weeks at a high heart rate zone. The goal was to see which exercise works better for improving cardiovascular health and leg strength in people who don't normally exercise.
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Ankara University Faculty of Sport Sciences
Ankara, Golbasi, Turkey (Türkiye)
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