Exercise to Enhance Smoking Cessation for Women at the YMCA

In addition to the smoking cessation program, those in the CBT + CONTACT condition will enroll in a Wellness Program and will receive weekly wellness materials to read as well as receiving 4 sessions with a health educator in weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12 to discuss the wellness materials.

Participants will receive an identical 12-week cognitive behavioral smoking cessation program delivered by YMCA staff and monitored by members of the research team to ensure fidelity of treatment delivery. In addition to the smoking cessation program, those in the CBT + EXERCISE condition will enroll in the 12-week YMCA Personal Fitness Program (PFP) where they will receive 4 sessions with a personal trainer in weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12 and will engage in aerobic exercise at least 3 times per week either in the PFP facilities or in other programs offered at the YMCA, such as aerobics classes.