Aerobic vs Aerobic Plus Yoga for Weight Loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two exercise programs — aerobic exercise alone versus aerobic exercise combined with yoga — to see which helps adults with overweight or obesity lose weight. You would need to follow a diet plan and attend regular exercise sessions at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older.
- Your weight is 350 pounds or less.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher (overweight or obesity range).
- You are not currently exercising more than 3 days a week or doing more than 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity weekly.
- You have not done yoga regularly (at least once a week) in the past 3 months.
- You have not lost 3% or more of your body weight in the last 3 months or been on a weight loss diet recently.
- You are not taking any prescription weight loss medication and you are not pregnant or planning pregnancy.
- You do not have a history of bariatric surgery, serious heart conditions, uncontrolled blood pressure, eating disorders, or untreated mental health conditions.
- You are able to get a doctor's permission to participate.
- You can commit to the study schedule for sessions and assessments.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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