Kicking belly fat: could taekwondo beat standard exercise for older women?

NCT ID NCT07705750

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Universidad Católica del Maule Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares adapted taekwondo training with conventional exercise (moderate continuous training and stretching) in women aged 60–65 with abdominal obesity. The goal is to see which approach better reduces belly fat and improves physical function, strength, balance, and flexibility. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups and followed for several weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: adapted taekwondo training
What this could lead to: If taekwondo proves more effective, it could offer a fun, culturally engaging exercise option for older women to reduce abdominal fat and improve mobility.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The taekwondo program is non-contact and adapted, so benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT OLDER WOMEN

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