Get REAL and HEEL Research Program

Interested patients will attend a group meeting where they will be screened and consented to the study. During weeks 1 and 2 patients will complete pre-intervention baseline assessments and blood draws followed by a 16-week supervised exercise program at Get REEL and HEAL facility. Study participants will complete progressive aerobic and resistance exercise training. Post-intervention weeks 1 and 2 participants will complete assessments, questionnaires and blood draws. Participants will be followed up at 6 and 12 months post intervention with physical assessments, questionnaires and blood draws. Annual follow-up will occur at year 2,3,4 and 5 post intervention with questionnaires only.