Table 1 Topics for CBI classes and HBI printed materials

1st month

 1

Introduction to Active Moms and Exercise Safety

Mothers were introduced to Active Moms and went over class contracts, guidelines, and PA safety (e.g., form, warm-ups, etc.).

Mothers were introduced to Active Moms and went over class contracts, guidelines, and PA safety (e.g., form, warm-ups, etc.)

 2

Goal Setting

Mothers set SMART goals including short- and long-term goals.

Mothers set short- and long-term goals and discussed their current PA levels.

 3

Motivation to Exercise

Mothers reflected their motivation for PA. Inspirational quotes were shared in class.

Mothers reflected on their likes and dislikes of PA, changes in PA, and any goals achieved.

 4

Time Management

Mothers were taught strategies to improve time management and were given a time management log.

Mothers were given examples of active choices to increase minutes of PA and a time management log.

 5

Problem Solving

Mothers were introduced to the “problem-solving loop” and were presented with hypothetical scenarios to use their problem-solving skills.

Mothers were introduced to the 4-step problem solving plan and asked to make a positive action plan.

 6

Finding the Exercise That’s Right for You

Mothers were introduced to different types of PA and listed PA they would like to try on their own.

Mothers were given a list of ways to prevent boredom and a description of how to improve their aerobic fitness.

 7

Community Resources

Mothers presented their PhotoVoice pictures on what resources in their community serve as PA facilitators.

Mothers were given a list of Long Beach Local Community Resources along with contact information.

 8

Finding Support

Different types of social support and benefits of social support for meeting PA goals were discussed. Mothers were paired to discuss ways of exercising more.

Mothers were given examples of ways to explain to their peers of the support they needed when attempting to engage in PA and how to better help themselves engage in PA.

2nd month

 9

Working Out with the Kids

Mothers discussed being a role model for their children and different PA that can be done with their children. Mothers were then paired to discuss current and future PA with their children based on their children’s age and capabilities.

Mothers were given a handout which explained ways they could think outside of the box and create schedules with their children to help engage make PA a family activity.

 10

Stress Management & Mindfulness

Mothers were taught the positive effects of PA on stress and engaged in a mindfulness walk.

Mothers were asked to list things that made them stressed, provided with examples of ways to prevent stress, and make an action plan.

 11

Exercise Maintenance

Mothers discussed strategies to maintain their exercise gains and reflected on their personal preferences to exercising.

Mothers were given a handout which described ways to start an exercise program and how to stay committed to the program.

 12

Falling Off the Wagon

Mothers discussed slips/lapses to PA routines and strategies to overcome these. Mothers were presented with hypothetical scenarios where they were asked to give advice to someone on how to maintain their exercise routine.

Mothers were asked to review their progress and ways to handle instances in which they experience slips or lapses in their PA routines.