Pauline M Genin1, Pascal Dessenne, Julien Finaud, Bruno Pereira, David Thivel, Martine Duclos. 1. Clermont Auvergne University, EA 3533, Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), Clermont-Ferrand, France (Ms Genin, Dr Thivel); CRNH-Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France (Ms Genin, Drs Thivel, Duclos); INRA, UMR 1019, Clermont-Ferrand, France (Ms Genin, Dr Duclos); University Clermont 1, UFR Medicine, Clermont-Ferrand, France (Ms Genin, DR Duclos); Clermont-Ferrand University hospital, Biostatistics unit (DRCI), Clermont-Ferrand, France (Dr Pereira); Department of Sport Medicine and Functional Explorations, Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, G. Montpied Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France (Dr Duclos); Association Sportive Montferrandaise, Clermont-Ferrand, France (Dr Finaud); Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie, Clermont-Ferrand, France (Dr Dessenne).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a 10-month structured physical activity intervention implemented within the workplace on overall health indicators among tertiary (office workers) employees. METHODS: In this quasi-experimental study, 224 employees followed a 10-month worksite physical activity program. Overall health was assessed at baseline, after 5 months, and by the end of the intervention. RESULTS: Fat mass percentage decreased significantly. There was a time effect favoring push-ups, abdominal strength, flexibility, heart rate postexercise, heart rate +30 seconds, and heart rate +60 seconds postexercise. Anxiety, depression, and eating habits also improved. In total, 45% of participants completed the whole intervention. CONCLUSION: Although a structured on-site physical activity program supports improved health indicators, adherence remains a concern and requires specialists to develop new strategies.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a 10-month structured physical activity intervention implemented within the workplace on overall health indicators among tertiary (office workers) employees. METHODS: In this quasi-experimental study, 224 employees followed a 10-month worksite physical activity program. Overall health was assessed at baseline, after 5 months, and by the end of the intervention. RESULTS: Fat mass percentage decreased significantly. There was a time effect favoring push-ups, abdominal strength, flexibility, heart rate postexercise, heart rate +30 seconds, and heart rate +60 seconds postexercise. Anxiety, depression, and eating habits also improved. In total, 45% of participants completed the whole intervention. CONCLUSION: Although a structured on-site physical activity program supports improved health indicators, adherence remains a concern and requires specialists to develop new strategies.