Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- * Age 18 - 74 years old of age
- * Self-reported physical inactivity
- * Objectively determined to be sedentary in baseline
- * Possess at least one risk factor for CVD
- * Report they are in good general health and have never been informed by a clinician that it was not advisable/safe to participate in a low-intensity walking program
- * Owns and can regularly access a smartphone capable of receiving text messages
- * Owns and can regularly access an e-mail account
Exclusion Criteria:
- * \< 18 years old or \> 74 years old
- * Have self-reported poor health, limited mobility and/or have been advised by a clinician not to increase their low-intensity walking
- * Previously diagnosed with a heart attack, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, or received a stent
- * Inability to comply with study protocol during 4 week baseline period
- * Pregnancy
- * Previous diagnosis of a serious mental health condition or psychiatric disorder, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
- * Cognitive impairment
Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years to 74 Years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes