Which fun group workout helps overweight young women get healthier?
Group Aerobic Exercise Improves Body Composition and Lipid Profile in Young Women with Elevated BMI: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Aerobic exercise increased muscle mass by up to 18.3% without any strength training.
Common belief is that only resistance training builds muscle; this study shows consistent aerobic activity can stimulate lean tissue gain in untrained young women.
Practical Takeaways
Join a mix aerobics class three times a week for 12 weeks if you're a young woman with a BMI over 25—no diet needed to see major fat loss and heart health gains.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Aerobic exercise increased muscle mass by up to 18.3% without any strength training.
Common belief is that only resistance training builds muscle; this study shows consistent aerobic activity can stimulate lean tissue gain in untrained young women.
Practical Takeaways
Join a mix aerobics class three times a week for 12 weeks if you're a young woman with a BMI over 25—no diet needed to see major fat loss and heart health gains.
Publication
Journal
Applied Sciences
Year
2025
Authors
Omer Špirtović, Ilma Čaprić, Borko Katanić, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Vlad Adrian Geantă, V. P. Ardelean, Zerina Salihagić, Aldina Ajdinović, Mima Stanković
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Regular aerobic exercise, such as running or cycling, is associated with lower levels of cholesterol in the blood.
In young women with a BMI between 25 and 27, participating in supervised group aerobic exercise three times a week for 12 weeks leads to measurable decreases in body weight, waist size, and body fat, along with an increase in muscle mass.
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.
In young women with a high body mass index, 12 weeks of supervised mix aerobics leads to larger reductions in body weight, waist size, body fat, and blood cholesterol levels compared to kickboxing or step aerobics.
In young women with high body mass index, participating in supervised aerobic exercise three times a week for twelve weeks helps maintain stable body weight, waist size, body fat levels, and blood lipid levels, while remaining inactive leads to measurable increases in these measures.