Step-Ups vs running: which boosts heart health more?
NCT ID NCT07585617
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how two types of aerobic exercise—loaded step-ups and treadmill running—affect heart fitness, leg strength, and recovery in 36 sedentary men aged 18-40. Participants exercised three times a week for six weeks at a high heart rate zone. The goal was to see which exercise works better for improving cardiovascular health and leg strength in people who don't normally exercise.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2024
- 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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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male, aged 18-40 years * Sedentary - no participation in structured exercise programs for at least 6 months prior to the study * Free from chronic diseases * No musculoskeletal injuries or surgical interventions within the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Age below 18 or above 40 years * Participation in structured exercise within the last 6 months * Presence of chronic disease * Musculoskeletal injury or surgical intervention within the last 6 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara University Faculty of Sport Sciences
Ankara, Golbasi, Turkey (Türkiye)
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