Physical activity component
An evidence-based physical activity plan, consisting of a combination of home-based aerobic and resistance exercises was described through a lifestyle modification manual and promoted during the telephone counseling sessions. The study goals for physical activity were to achieve 150–200 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity and 2–3 sessions/week of resistance training, according to physical activity guidelines [During the telephone counseling in the first two weeks, health coaches went through the exercises described in the lifestyle modification manual with each participant, and if needed, modifications of the exercises were provided. Online 