A new research program focused on physical activity

East Providence RI

Description

Researchers at the Miriam Hospital Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center are seeking men and women who want to become more physically active for a research study. You may be eligible if you are: - Between ages 18 and 60 years - Consider yourself to be overweight or have been told by a medical professional that you are overweight (BMI 25-40 kg/m2) - Would like to become more physically active This is a 14-day research study. All participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two different 90-minute programs before completing a 30-minute treadmill session in the laboratory. After the laboratory session, all participants will receive a two-week exercise program. During this time participants will wear a device on their wrist to monitor activity and will be asked to answer daily prompts on their smartphone about their exercise plans and experience. Visit https://redcap.link/y6zr3avt to see if you may be eligible to participate or contact us at