About this trial
Only 50% of sedentary adults that start an exercise training program adhere to the program after 6 months. Exercise variety may improve adherence. The goal of this study is to examine different exercise interventions that include a variety of exercise on adherence.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
18-40 years old
Sedentary (<1 hour per week of exercise)
BMI 18.5 to 40 kg/m2
Disqualifiers
Adults with diagnosed cardiovascular, diabetes, renal, or any other metabolic disease determined by Health and Fitness History questionnaire.
Any other disability, ailment, or physical characteristics that may hinder the ability to participate in regular exercise determined by Health and Fitness History questionnaire.
Participating in other studies that would interfere with their ability to safely complete the exercise protocols.
Pregnant or trying to become pregnant, and peri-menopausal or post-menopausal women.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Walking
- Variety
- Progressive