ArticleBMC public health2016
Physical activity initiated by employer and its health effects; an eight week follow-up study.
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- The Physical Activity Wearables in the Police Force (PAW-Force) study: acceptability and impact.BMC public health · 2020Article
- Association Between the Use of a Mobile Health Strategy App and Biological Changes in Breast Cancer Survivors: Prospective Pre-Post Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2019Article
- Higher-protein intake and physical activity are associated with healthier body composition and cardiometabolic health in Hispanic adults.Clinical nutrition ESPEN · 2019Article
- Effect of physical activity on fasting blood glucose and lipid profile among low income housewives in the MyBFF@home study.BMC women's health · 2018Article
- The Effect of a Leisure Time Physical Activity Intervention Delivered via a Workplace: 15-Month Follow-Up Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Article
- Physical activity initiated by employer induces improvements in a novel set of biomarkers of inflammation: an 8-week follow-up study.European journal of applied physiology · 2017Observational
- Mobile health interventions to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in the workplace: A systematic review.Digital healthReview
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Abstract
backgroundWhile the health benefits of physical activity are well established, little is known about health effects of physical activity programs initiated by employer.
methodsBackground data and level of physical activity were collected by questionnaire among 78 men and 43 women working in road maintenance pre and post an 8-week physical activity motivational program. As a part of the program steps measured by accelerometer were registered online where team and individual performances could be continuously monitored. The physical activity levels were registered as 1) those physical active ≤1 time per week, 2) 2-3 times per week and 3) ≥4 times a week. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), blood pressure, resting heart rate (RHR) and blood samples (glycosylated hemoglobin, lipids and C-reactive protein) were obtained at baseline and after eight weeks. Mixed models were applied to evaluate associations between physical activity and health parameters.
resultsWith ≤1 time per week as reference, exercising 2-3 times per week at baseline was associated with higher levels of VO2max. During follow-up, VO2max increased with 2.8 mL ∙ kg(-1)∙ min(-1) (95 % CI = 1.4, 4.3). Women had more favorable body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, RHR and lipid profile than men. Total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL), RHR and diastolic blood pressure (dBP) were lower among participants who exercised 2-3 times per week or ≥4 times a week, compared with those with ≤1 time per week. Half of the participants reported increased daily PA during follow-up, with high intensity PA such as jogging by 8.6 min (SD 14.6) and 8.3 min (SD 18.2), among women and men, respectively. During follow-up dBP increased among men. Further, total cholesterol and LDL were reduced by 0.12 mmol/L and 0.13 mmol/L, respectively (95 % CI = -022, -0.01 and -0.22,-0.04).
conclusionsExercise several times a week was associated with lower blood pressure and a favorable lipid status compared to lower weekly activity. During the 8-week follow-up of an employer initiated exercise program VO2max increased, while total cholesterol and LDL were reduced.
trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN13033050 . Registered 21 August 2015.
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