Remotely Delivered Resistance Training for Cardiometabolic Health Among Black Women: A Pilot Trial
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
The purpose of this study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a novel, remotely delivered resistance training program.
Description
This trial will enroll Black women with elevated cardiometabolic risk (e.g., overweight or obesity, pre- or established diabetes, and elevated or high blood pressure) in early-to-middle adulthood (n=36; age=30-64 years) with insufficient resistance training (RT) participation. This 4-month single group pilot trial evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a novel, remotely-delivered resistance training (RT) intervention. All participants will engage in RT during this trial and the web-based platform is the primary modality through which the remote RT intervention is de…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 30–64 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identifies as Black or African American * Female * Age 30-64 years * Insufficient resistance training engagement (\<2 sessions/week in the past 6 months) AND * Self-reported or documented diagnosis of at least one of the following conditions: Overweight, obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure, hypertension, or taking medications for any of these conditions * Has an internet- connected device (i.e., computer, smartphone) and is willing to use it for intervention delivery * If indicated during screening, willing to obtain medical clearance fo…
Interventions
- BehavioralResistance Training
A home-based resistance training condition that is delivered through a web-based platform.
Location
- University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama