GRAMERCY RESEARCH GROUP

L.A.D.I.E.S for a Better Life
Learning and Developing Individual Exercise Skills (L.A.D.I.E.S) is an online program designed to help Black women in the United States get more active.
We know life gets in the way between work, family, and travel. All of it can make it hard to show up consistently for your health. That’s why we’ve been working to bring a proven physical activity program online, so more Black women can lead a healthier life.

How It Started

The original L.A.D.I.E.S. for a Better Life study tested three approaches to increasing physical activity among Black women. Women in group programs (one faith-based and one literature-based) were more active than those working independently. Both group formats worked, and now we’re building on that success.

What This Pilot Study Involves

Who can join?
60 Black women from across the United States ages 18 years and older.

Two Groups
You’ll be randomly placed in either the online group program or the selfpaced program. Each has a 50/50 chance of assignment.

Timeline
About 6 months from start to finish, with check-ins at the beginning and end to track your progress.

The Online Program
Up to 20 weekly group sessions hosted online (~1 hour each), plus additional digital tools to track your activity and connect with your group.

The Self-Paced Program
A personalized walkthrough to get you started, then access to online learning materials to complete at your own pace.

What You’ll Receive

• A physical activity monitor, scale, and tape measure
• Monetary stipends for each data collection you complete

Interested or have questions?

Email us: ladies@gramercyresearch.com