Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- * Clinical diagnosis of COPD (defined as cigarette smoking history \> 10 pack-years, and either a ratio of FEV1 to forced vital capacity \< 0.70 or chest CT evidence of emphysema) OR clinical diagnosis of HF syndrome (with left ventricular systolic dysfunction or preserved ejection fraction and New York Heart Association Class 1-3)
- * Medical clearance from provider to participate in an exercise program
- * Have an active email account; access to a computer device (desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone that supports the Fitbit app).
Exclusion Criteria:
- * COPD or HF exacerbation in the previous month
- * Inability to ambulate
- * Inability to collect at least 7 of 14 days of baseline step counts
- * Current participation in a cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation program
Ages Eligible for Study:
40 Years to N/A (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No