Understanding Components of Mind-body Exercise for Physical Activity Engagement in Metabolic Syndrome

Exclusion Criteria

• •current diagnosis of any of the following: (a) coronary artery disease or other chronic heart diseases (e.g., heart failure) in which exercise would be contraindicated or that would preclude HRV analyses (e.g., some arrhythmias); (b) any diabetes; (c) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other severe lung dysfunction (e.g., severe asthma); (d) severe cognitive impairment
• •\>2 self-reported classes or self-guided mindfulness or mindful movement sessions per week in past 3 months
• •self-reported inability to speak and read in English
• •current beta blocker or calcium channel blocker medication
• •uncontrolled hypertension, defined as resting blood pressure ≥ 150 systolic or ≥ 90 diastolic in the last 6 months
• •self- or physician-reported contraindications for exercise (e.g., severe balance impairment, musculoskeletal restrictions)