Short bursts vs. steady sweat: which exercise feels better?
NCT ID NCT06140693
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how people feel during different types of exercise—steady moderate exercise versus short, intense bursts. Researchers measured pleasure and enjoyment in 29 healthy adults to see which style feels better and might help people stick with exercise long-term. The goal is to learn how to make exercise more enjoyable so more people stay active.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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29 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy men and women Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 or \>40 y * Answering yes to one or more questions of the physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) * Resting heart rate ≥100 bpm * Clinically significant hypertension (\>140/90 mm Hg) * Students studying Sport and Exercise Science
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Stirling
Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom
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