The Effects of a 16-Week Individualized, Intensive Strength Training Program in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females with RA * Over 18 years of age * ACR Functional Class I and II * Taking Remicade \>4 months Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of comorbid conditions contraindicated to exercise, including, but not limited to: 1. heart disease 2. severe osteoporosis: (if \>50 years): T score \< -3.0 for hip or spine excluded; T score \<-2.5 for hip or spine w/o current treatment) 3. (all potential subjects) previous non-traumatic fractures 4. uncontrolled BP * BMI \>40 * Regular use of assistive walking device which would interfere with ability to lift weights * Currently or within the last 3 months participating in aerobic exercise \> 150 minutes a week * Currently or within the last 3 months participating in any regular strength training activities * Presence of neurological impairment that directly limits ability to perform exercise * Participation in concurrent exercise study * Any reason for which the investigator deems it would not be in the patient's best interest to continue in the study * Plans to move away from site within next 1 year