Remotely Delivered Resistance Training for Cardiometabolic Health Among Black Women

Remotely Delivered Resistance Training for Cardiometabolic Health Among Black Women: A Pilot Trial

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.

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 delivered. Assessments are conducted at baseline and follow-up (month 4). Aim 1 will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the remotely delivered RT program. Aim 2 will examine the potential effects on RT behaviors. Aim 3 will examine the potential effects on clinical and patient-reported outcomes.

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 for exercise from their healthcare provider prior to enrollment
• Residing within a 50-mile radius of the University

Exclusion Criteria:

• Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure >160/100 mm Hg)
• Weighing ≥ 450 lbs (upper limit for body composition assessment)
• Conditions or limitations that affect physical activity participation and/or the ability to --perform assessments
• Has a medical or physical condition that make moderate intensity physical activity (like a brisk walk) difficult or unsafe
• Unwilling to obtain medical clearance (if indicated by prescreening)
• Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant in the next 6 months
• Planning to relocate out of the area in the next 6 months
• Participating in another exercise and/or randomized research project
• Unwilling or unable to do any of the following: give informed consent; read/understand English; perform resistance training in their home, record and upload virtual exercise assessment sessions, and other protocol specific requirements