Short exercise sessions for overweight young adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests two short, efficient exercise programs – brief 'exercise snacks' and sprint interval training – to see which works better for reducing weight and improving health in overweight adults. If you are a young adult who is overweight and not very active, this trial may help you find a simpler way to get fit.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 24 and 28, which is considered overweight but not obese.
- You are not very active – you do purposeful exercise 3 or fewer times per week.
- You have not smoked in the last 5 years.
- You have no major health problems like heart, lung, kidney, or metabolic diseases, and no bone, joint, or muscle issues that prevent exercise.
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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