Table 1 Eligibility criteria for inclusion in trial

1

Female aged 18-50 years at time of consent

2

Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg m⁻² and /or a waist circumference > 88 cm

3

Are currently physically inactive (exercising less than 150 min/week)

4

Have not undergone weight loss surgery or another surgery in the past 3 months

5

Not pregnant (or within 6 months post-pregnancy) or lactating

6

Do not have a significant mental illness or cognitive deficits

7

Are not participating in another trial (exercise-based or targeting weight-loss) at time of consent

8

Are not contraindicated or no clinician (i.e. GP) has advised them against exercising (i.e. chest pain during activity or at rest, severe hypertension etc.)

9

Do not have an unstable cardiovascular, respiratory, renal or hepatic condition