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The effectiveness of a community-based steps challenge on cardiovascular health outcomes in previously sedentary adults
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Blair County’s Active Living Steps Challenge on cardiovascular health in physically inactive adults participating in the intervention compared to a control group of adults also living in Blair county who are not participating in the Steps Challenge.
Males and Females Ages 18-65 years old Currently living and/or working in Blair County, Pennsylvania Not currently participating in planned, structured physical activity at least 30 minutes at moderate intensity on at least 3 days/week for at least 3 months Ability to walk for >10 minutes at a time
Exclusion Criteria:
Known cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, diabetes, or renal disease Conditions associated with cognitive impairment or medical instability that puts the subject at risk Signs or symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease Females currently pregnant or breastfeeding Currently involved in a program to gain or lose weight