Minimum exercise needed for inactive people
This trial looks at how little exercise you need to do to get health benefits. It is for people who are not physically active and want to find the easiest way to start moving more.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 50 years old.
- You are not currently exercising or doing regular physical activity.
- You have no heart, muscle, or metabolic health problems.
- Your resting blood pressure is not above 160/100 mmHg.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35.
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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