Exercise Adherence and Cognitive Decline: A Goal-setting and Exercise Intensity Intervention Collaboratively Developed With the Black Community
University of Colorado, Boulder
Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct a test of a goals-based program to help people exercise more. This program was designed for individuals aged 45-65 from the Black community. Low levels of physical activity are related to health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. People of color are more negatively impacted by these conditions and have also historically been underrepresented by research seeking to increase physical activity. The investigators have developed this goals-based exercise promotion program with the help of a Black-led community-based organization (The Gyedi Project) and a Community Advisory Board made up of stakeholders in the Black community.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 45–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * \<3 incorrect responses on the Pfeiffer Mental Status Questionnaire * Ages 45 to 65 * Consent to be randomized to conditions * Planning to remain in the Denver metro area for the next 14 months * Identify as Black or African American Exclusion Criteria: * Currently physically active (i.e., \>90 min/week of moderate PA or \>40 min/week of vigorous PA consistently for the past 6 months) * On antipsychotic medications or currently under treatment for any serious psychiatric disorder including Alzheimer's or dementia * Inability to walk 3 blocks without chest pain, shortne…
Interventions
- BehavioralGoal Setting and Exercise Intensity Intervention
Participants' goal-setting and exercise intensity are manipulated based on group assignment.
Locations (2)
- Recreation Centers in the Denver Metro AreaAurora, Colorado
- University of Colorado at BoulderBoulder, Colorado