Alberta Diabetes Home-based Resistance Exercise Study (ADHERES)

Principal Investigator
Ron Plotnikoff

Co-Investigators
Ron Sigal
Raj Padwal

Project Overview
This feasibility study designed and conducted initial testing of a home-based resistance training (and aerobic) program for “hard to reach” obese adults living with type 2 diabetes by bringing the gym and instructors to the home.

Time Frame
2004-2005

Funding Agencies
Canadian Institutes of Health Research