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Effect of a 12-Week Aerobic Exercise Program on Cardiac, Respiratory, Metabolic Health and Functional Fitness in Healthy Young Adults

Sponsor: Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University

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This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a structured 12-week multicomponent exercise program with an aerobic emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and functional fitness outcomes in healthy sedentary young adults aged 18-30 years. Seventy participants were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to an exercise group or a control group. The exercise group participated in supervised exercise sessions three times per week for 12 weeks, while the control group continued their usual lifestyle. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks and included resting heart rate, blood pressure, body mass index, basal metabolic rate, pulmonary function, six-minute walk distance, Cooper 12-minute run performance, agility, and flexibility.

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