Step aerobics beats core workouts for heart health in women

NCT ID NCT07350213

Summary

This study compared two exercise programs to see which is better for improving cholesterol levels in sedentary women with overweight or obesity. Forty-five women were randomly assigned to either step aerobics or core exercises for 60 minutes, four days a week, over 16 weeks. The research found that step aerobics was particularly effective at improving the type of cholesterol linked to heart disease risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mugla Sitki Kocman University

    Menteşe, Muğla, 48050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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