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Regular aerobic exercise, such as running or cycling, is associated with lower levels of cholesterol in the blood.

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Comparison of the acute metabolic and cardiovascular effects of electrical stimulation and voluntary exercise

Randomized Controlled Trial
Human

This study found that riding a bike for 20 minutes changed cholesterol levels in young men, which supports the idea that regular cardio exercise can help lower cholesterol over time.

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Group Aerobic Exercise Improves Body Composition and Lipid Profile in Young Women with Elevated BMI: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Randomized Controlled Trial
Human

People who did regular aerobic workouts like dancing or step classes for 12 weeks saw their bad cholesterol go down and good cholesterol go up. People who didn’t exercise got worse.

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Effects of 8 weeks of moderate physical training on body composition, lipid profile, inflammatory markers, and physical activity in middle aged females

Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
2025

This study found that when middle-aged women exercised regularly for 8 weeks, their bad cholesterol went down, which is exactly what the claim says. Exercise helps clean up cholesterol in the blood.

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In young women with elevated body mass index, participating in supervised group aerobic exercise three times a week for twelve weeks is associated with measurable improvements in blood lipid levels, including increases in HDL cholesterol and decreases in LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides.

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For inactive middle-aged men with overweight or obesity, doing aerobic exercise for 8 weeks lowers total cholesterol levels more than doing resistance training.

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High-volume, high-intensity endurance exercise increases coronary artery plaque burden without increasing all-cause or cardiovascular mortality risk in otherwise healthy individuals.

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Engaging in consistent cardio workouts, such as running or cycling, for four weeks is associated with a decrease in the proportion of body weight that is fat.

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For inactive middle-aged men with overweight or obesity, doing aerobic exercise or a mix of aerobic and strength training for 8 weeks lowers LDL cholesterol slightly more than doing strength training alone.

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