A Resistance Training Program for Black Women: Project F.I.R.E.
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Registration Number
- NCT05733260
- Lead Sponsor
- Auburn University
- Brief Summary
This study will utilize a randomized control trial design, with participants randomly assigned to a theoretically-based culturally tailored intervention or standard of care group. Baseline (Week 0), 12-week, and 3-month follow-up (Week 24). Body composition and adherence will be tracked throughout the study. The exercise intervention will include a total body resistance training protocol and will take place at local fitness center. Participants will be randomized to either the theoretical-based culturally tailored intervention group or the standard exercise group in which each will be facilitated and supervised by a Black-trained research personnel following culturally tailored recommendations. All participants will attend a 10-week resistance training program twice per week for a total of 20 sessions from Weeks 2-11. Week 1 will be used to familiarize the participants with the resistance training exercises. Those randomized to the culturally tailored intervention group will receive health education, weekly text messages and self-regulatory strategies to overcome barriers to exercise. Participants will return for post testing at weeks 12 and 24.
- Detailed Description
This study will utilize a randomized control trial design, with participants randomly assigned to a theoretically-based culturally tailored intervention or standard of care group. Baseline (Week 0), 12-week, and 3-month follow-up (Week 24). Body composition and adherence will be tracked throughout the study. The exercise intervention will include a total body resistance training protocol and will take place at local fitness center. Participants will be randomized to either the theoretical-based culturally tailored intervention group or the standard exercise group in which each will be facilitated and supervised by a Black-trained research personnel following culturally tailored recommendations. All participants will attend a 10-week resistance training program twice per week for a total of 20 sessions from Weeks 2-11. Week 1 will be used to familiarize the participants with the resistance training exercises. Those randomized to the culturally tailored intervention group will receive health education, weekly text messages and self-regulatory strategies to overcome barriers to exercise. Participants will return for post testing at weeks 12 and 24.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 30
- 18 and 34 years
- Identify as a black female
- Not actively participating in some type of exercise on a regular basis (at least three days a week for the past three months)
- Low risk for medical complications from exercise (as determined by the PAR-Q),
- Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant throughout the duration of the study
- Must live, work, or be a student in the city of Auburn, AL
- women over 35
- Women who do not identify as black
- Regular exercisers,
- Pregnant women
- Women who do not have residency within Auburn AL
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Body Composition 24 weeks Changes in body fat percentage assessed by dual x-ray absorptiometry
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Adherence to resistance training 24 weeks The number of days resistance training is completed each week.