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Could 'Exercise Snacks' be better for your brain than long workouts?

NCT ID NCT07666893

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lincoln University College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether doing short, frequent exercise sessions (called 'exercise snacks') is better for your mental health than doing longer, less frequent workouts. 180 healthy young adults were split into two groups: one did six 15-minute cycling sessions per week, the other did three 30-minute sessions. Researchers measured stress, mental fatigue, and how much participants enjoyed the exercise. The goal is to find out if shorter, more frequent exercise is easier to stick with and better for your mind.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise (short, frequent cycling sessions vs longer, less frequent sessions)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that short bursts of exercise are more enjoyable and less mentally draining than traditional workouts, making it easier for people to stick with an exercise routine.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to other groups. The findings are about psychological effects, not long-term health outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

199 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy young adults (aged 18-30). 2. Body composition within the healthy range (12%-25% for males; 18%-33% for females). 3. Able and willing to provide informed consent and adhere to the 4-week exercise protocol. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pre-existing cardiovascular, metabolic, or chronic respiratory conditions. 2. History of musculoskeletal injuries that prevent safe participation in cycling. 3. Current engagement in regular, structured exercise exceeding 60 minutes per week. 4. Use of medications or substances known to significantly influence heart rate, cognitive performance, or stress responses.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder Cognitive Dysfunction Mental Fatigue Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cognitive dysfunction Emotional well-being Mental fatigue Psychological stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wuhan Technical University

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China

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