Table 1.
Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the PREVAIL-P study.
| Age/sex | Men and women 30–65 years of age, Postmenopausal females permitted | |
| BMI/Physical activity | 25–40 kg/m2 at enrollment, current sedentary status | |
| Informed Consent | The capability and willingness to provide written informed consent | |
| Exclusion Criteria | ||
| Significant CVD or disorders | Including, but not limited to, serious arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, peripheral vascular disease, acute, chronic or recurrent thrombophlebitis or myocardial infarction/stroke, postmenopausal women | |
| Diabetes | Previous diagnosis or taking medication for type 1 or 2 diabetes, fasting blood glucose ≥126 mg/dL | |
| Blood pressure | Systolic blood pressure ≥160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mmHg [44]. | |
| Other medical conditions | Including, but not limited to, chronic or recurrent respiratory, gastrointestinal, neuromuscular, neurological, HIV or psychiatric conditions. Hospitalization over the last 5 years or currently treatment for mental illness. Major joint issues or gait that would be contraindicated for exercise training. Conditions which are life-threatening or can be aggravated by exercise training | |
| Other exclusions | Plans to be away from the Pitt County area more than 3 weeks in the next 3 months. Pregnant or plans to become pregnant. Currently engaging a diet or a weight loss program. Do not own smartphone for MyFitnessPal and Centrepoint Apps. Non-compliance during screening visits. | |