Remotely Delivered Resistance Training for Cardiometabolic Health Among Black Women

Eligibility 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)
• * 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
• * 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