Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Activity, Gait, and Efficacy (AGE II): Functional Limitations and Quality of Life
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a DVD-delivered, home-based, six-month physical activity intervention for older adults.

A comparative effectiveness study of the FlexToBa DVD exercise program will be conducted in 2014.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* aged 45 and older, currently sedentary, owns and uses a cell phone but not a Smartphone, willing to be randomly assigned

Exclusion Criteria:

* free of clinically evident cardiovascular disease or any other medical condition or disorder that would limit participation in moderate intensity physical activities akin to brisk walking
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* being non-active, defined as reporting not engaging in regular activity (30 minutes accumulated per day) on more than two days of the week in the prior six months;
* aged 65 - 85 years;
* capable of participation in a program of flexibility,
* toning and balance without exacerbating any pre-existing conditions;
* able to obtain medical clearance for physical activity.

Exclusion Criteria:

* self-reported physical activity on a regular basis within the last six months (2 times or more per week);
* any physical disability that strictly prohibits stretching, strengthening and balance exercises;
* no regular access to a television;
* unable to successfully answer 21 out of 39 questions on the Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status questionnaire (TICS-M).
C: Inclusion Criteria:

1. Males or females 50 -70 years of age
2. Able to attend 4 measurement visits with study staff in 3 consecutive weeks
3. Spend at least 8 hours per day sitting
4. Willing and able to wear study device for 21 days
5. Able to read and write in English
6. Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Do not sit for at least 8 hours per day
2. Unable to attend 4 visits
3. Diagnosis of serious chronic condition that would limit the ability to stand
D: Inclusion Criteria:

1. Willing to be randomized to either group

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Age below 55 or above 79
2. Unable to read and understand English
3. Unable to read words in standard applications on a mobile device 5 - 10" large
4. Unable to find transportation to the study location
5. Investigator overseeing initial fitness test does not approve participation in the study
6. Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q, items 1 - 4). Reporting taking medicine for blood pressure on this questionnaire will require a doctor's note to participate.
7. Unable to walk for exercise (self-report)
8. Report current symptoms of alcohol or substance dependence
9. Plans to move away from the Galveston-Houston area or to be out of town for more than 1 week during the study period
10. Unwillingness to report drugs taken for comorbidities such as hypertension or diabetes
11. Stroke, hip fracture, hip or knee replacement, or spinal surgery in the past 6 months
12. Participant is active (60 minutes of moderate-vigorous intensity activity per week or more)
13. Participant watches little television (120 minutes per day or less)
14. BMI is under 25 kg/m2 or over 35 kg/m2
15. Another member of the household is a participant or staff member on this trial
16. Currently a participant in a physical activity research trial
17. Recently (less than six months ago) completed a physical activity research trial
18. Report a history of orthopedic complications that would prevent optimal participation in the physical activities prescribed (e.g., heel spurs, severe arthritis - may be eligible, but a doctor's note will be required)
19. Current smoker
20. Currently uses a Jawbone Up or similar activity monitor device

Answer: B