Exercise Intervention Metabolic Syndrome Prostate Cancer Black Men

Inclusion Criteria:

African-American and/or Black men;
between the ages of 40-70 years;
waist circumference >40 inches (102 cm);
with at least two of the following: elevated BP (≥ 130/85 mmHg);
elevated fasting glucose (≥ 100 mg/dL), reduced HDL cholesterol (<50 mg/dL), or elevated triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dL);
sedentary defined as <60 minutes of recreation or work requiring modest PA/week;
be able to speak and read English;
able to provide meaningful consent (i.e., men with severe cognitive impairment will be excluded);
have no physical limitations that prevent from exercising;
and have access to a television and DVD player.

Exclusion Criteria:

history of cancer except nonmelanoma skin cancer;
current enrollment in another clinical trial or weight loss program;
inability to commit to the intervention schedule. Prior to randomization, participants will be required to have a signed authorization and medical clearance from their personal physician or our nurse practitioner.