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Plants and sunlight boost gym performance, study suggests

NCT ID NCT06928311

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Colorado State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether exercising in a room with natural elements like plants, simulated sunlight, and nature sounds improves performance and enjoyment compared to a standard gym. Twenty-five male college students did treadmill tests in both settings. Researchers measured oxygen use, heart rate, and how hard the exercise felt, along with mood and enjoyment surveys.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple ways to make indoor exercise more effective and enjoyable by adding natural elements.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 25 male college students, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or not meaningful in real-world settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

25 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men between 18 and 25 years Exclusion Criteria: * Resting BP greater than 140/90 * Resting HR greater than 100 bpm * BMI greater than 30 kg/m\^2 * inability to exercise at moderate to vigorous intensities * major illness/health complication in the past

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Biophilic environmental design Traditional exercise design

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Colorado State University Cardio Room (Moby Arena 134)

    Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521, United States