Exercise Snacks in Obesity

Participation Requirements

• Sex:

  ALL

• Eligible Ages:

  35 to 64

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 35-64 years.
* Habitually engaging in \< 150 min moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week.
* Body mass index 30-45 kg/m2 or 27.5-45 for participants who self-identify as being of Asian or Southeast Asian origin.
* Waist circumference: \>88cm for females and \>102cm for males, or \>80 cm for females and \>90 cm for male participants who self-identify as being of Asian or Southeast Asian.
* Not currently diagnosed with a cardiometabolic disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, stroke, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease).
* Taking ≤2 commonly prescribed medications for the prevention of cardiometabolic diseases (e.g., statins, antihypertensives).
* Not a current smoker
* Cleared to engage in physical activity using the Get Active Questionnaire and, if applicable, consultation with a health care provider or Qualified Exercise Professional.
* Access to a computer, tablet or smartphone for intervention delivery and tracking.
* Ability to read and write in English.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Chronic musculoskeletal condition or recent (within 2 years) cardiovascular event preventing participation in exercise.
* Lack of internet access.
* Angina upon exertion assessed by the Rose Angina Questionnaire.
* Prescribed beta-blockers that can compromise the validity of heart rate measurements. during the exercise test.
* Have a scheduled surgical procedure within the next 3-4 months that would prevent exercise participation.
* Currently participating in another clinical trial that interferes with the study procedures.
* Currently pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant during the intervention (i.e., within the next 4 months).
* Uncontrolled high blood pressure (\>160/90 mmHg)