Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Perimenopausal Latinas

Twelve weekly classes for one hour focused on CVD risk factor education using the Su Corazón Su Vida curriculum and coping skills training followed by a 45 minute exercise class and 15 minute stress management session. Then they will return for one hour for continued support, a forty-five minute exercise class, and fifteen minute stress management session.

The wait-list control group will receive 12 weekly one hour education and coping skills training sessions followed by a 45 minute exercise class and a 15 minute stress management session.