Cardiometabolic Health Intervention Using Movement-to-Music Exercise
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The study aims to test the benefits of a 24-week, cardio-emphasized Movement-to-Music exercise program for reversing cardiometabolic health risk factors compared to asynchronous, standard exercise programs among 132 adult wheelchair users. The targeted cardiometabolic health factors are waist circumference, triglycerides, "good" cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure. Additionally, a 12-week follow-up phase (weeks 25-36) is included to see whether the gains are maintained.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. full-time or part-time use of a wheelchair device (manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, electric scooter) self-reported as the primary means of mobility 2. ≥ 2 cardiometabolic risk factor(s), 3. no contraindication to exercise as approved by a physician's medical clearance to exercise 4. age ≥18 years 5. able to use arms to exercise 6. obtaining \< 90 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week in the last month 7. not enrolled in a structured exercise program in the past 6 months 8. able to converse and read in English. Exclusion Criteria: 1. medically unstable to perform home exercise as determined by their physician 2. high-level tetraplegia and unable to use arms to exercise 3. no internet access was determined via self-report and internet speed test.