Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 19 - 64 years old; * Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; * An HbA1c \>= 7.0%; * Not currently meeting the recommended levels of physical activity for optimal health (i.e., 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and 2+ days/week of resistance training); * Average less than 10,000 steps per day over the last seven days; * No change in diabetes medications over the last three months. Exclusion Criteria: * Not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; * Partaking in a self-reported regular exercise regimen, defined as consistent participation in running or jogging activity, attending exercise classes every week, or averaging 10,000 steps per day or more over seven days; * Currently performing two days of resistance training per week; * Having an injury that would prevent safe participation in the intervention; * A self-reported diagnosis of low iron concentrations, anemia, or being treated for these conditions; * A diagnosis of any red blood cell altering condition (i.e., sickle cell anemia, poikilocytosis); * Currently living with any cardiovascular disease which would impact the ability to participate in exercise safely; * Currently prescribed any medication which would impact the ability to use a heart rate monitor to accurately track intensity.