Exercise Incentives for YMCA Based Exercise

The investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial to test financial incentive programs (versus control) to promote physical activity among 330 adults who have a YMCA membership. Participants will have the opportunity to earn up to $100 or $200 (depending on the condition they are assigned to) for attending at least 50 sessions at the YMCA over 6 months. Participants will have two 6-month windows during which they will have the opportunity to earn the incentive. In addition to the incentives, participants will complete research assessments every 3 months.

Inclusion Criteria:A current member, or willing to become a current member of one of the following branches of the YMCA:Bayside Family YMCA (Barrington, RI)Cranston YMCA (Cranston, RI)East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA (Providence, RI)Kent County YMCA (Warwick, RI)Newman YMCA (Seekonk, MA)South County YMCA (South Kingston, RI)Age 18 years or olderPhysically capable of engaging in exerciseExclusion Criteria:Not a current member, and unwilling to become a member of one of the above listed YMCA branches.Under age 18.Physically incapable of exerciseDoctor has recommended that you should not exercise because of a current health condition