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  • Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for chronic diseases across all age groups.
  • Mothers with young children encounter specific obstacles to exercise, such as time poverty and fatigue.
  • Existing community fitness resources can be leveraged to promote family health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of the Lion Hearts program using the Intervention Mapping (IM) framework.
  • To create a multigenerational, family-centered intervention integrating physical activity, strength training, and health education.
  • To address barriers faced by mothers in maintaining physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • The Intervention Mapping (IM) framework guided the program's development through needs assessment, matrix creation, intervention design, and program production.
  • A 12-week program was created, featuring family CrossFit sessions, cardiovascular health workshops, and home-based challenges.
  • A train-the-trainer model was employed for delivery through local affiliates.

Main Results:

  • The IM framework facilitated the creation of a theoretically sound intervention targeting individual, interpersonal, and environmental behavioral determinants.
  • Logic models, behavior change matrices, and implementation materials (family handbooks, coach guides) were developed.
  • The intervention successfully integrated physical activity and health education within a family context.

Conclusions:

  • Lion Hearts offers a scalable, multigenerational strategy for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention by utilizing existing community fitness infrastructure.
  • The program's integration within family systems and CrossFit affiliates provides a sustainable model for enhancing physical activity.
  • Lion Hearts aims to strengthen family health behaviors and mitigate intergenerational CVD risk.