The Impact of Exercise Methods on Human Body Functions and Metabolism
Comparative Study on the Effects of Brisk Walking and Yoga on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism and Neurocognitive Function in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Zhoukou Normal University
84 participants
Jan 3, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The objective of this study is to compare the effects of 8 months of yoga and walking exercise training on weight-related body fat and metabolic biomarkers in women. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a yoga group or a walking group. The yoga group will undergo 90-minute sessions, 3 times per week, while the walking group will engage in one-hour sessions, 6 times per week. Physical and metabolic markers will be measured at baseline and after 8 months of intervention.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Female participants aged 18-65 years； Willing and able to participate in an 8-month exercise program； Generally healthy with no contraindications to physical activity； Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria1
- Current participation in a structured exercise program； Known cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disorders that contraindicate exercise； Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period； Use of medications affecting metabolism or physical activity levels； Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, would make participation unsafe or not feasible
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Interventions
Participants in the yoga group will attend 90-minute yoga sessions, 3 times per week, for 8 months. The sessions will include a combination of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation.
Participants in the brisk walking group will engage in one-hour fast-paced walking sessions, 6 times per week, for 8 months. The walking regimen is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and support weight loss.
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NCT06523790