Can running or yoga change how your body handles fat and sugar?
NCT ID NCT02150889
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how exercise training changes the way muscles process fat and sugar, which is linked to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will study healthy, lean, and overweight participants before and after a 16-week running or yoga program. The goal is to understand how weight and training affect metabolism and insulin sensitivity.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how different exercise programs influence insulin resistance, potentially guiding future treatments for type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures metabolic markers, not actual disease outcomes.
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States