Preventing Chronic Disease: ActuaYa

Preventing Chronic Disease (HIV, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity) Among Older Hispanic Women in Broward

The purpose of the study is to help older Hispanic women to increase physical activity, reach a healthy body weight, increase self-esteem and mood and increase knowledge about chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and HIV.

Inclusion Criteria

1. Must self-identify as a Hispanic woman
2. Must be aged 50 years or older
3. Must not already be engaging in exercise for >150 minutes per week
4. Must be able to ambulate without the use of assistive devices
5. Must have an intelligent phone iOS or Android
6. Must be willing and able to participate in the informed consent process.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Participants that do not meet the above-mentioned criteria.
2. In the opinion of the investigator, have any clinical condition that would make the participant unsuitable to participate.
3. Participants who are currently participating in another investigational study.
4. Participants that need a medical clearance for exercise based on the American College of Sports Medicine exercise participation algorithm.