Reduction in blood pressure , lipids and blood glucose was not statistically significant .
Conclusions Workplace interventions  significantly reduced body weight , BMI and waist circumference .
Non-significant results for biochemical markers could be due to them being secondary outcomes in most studies .
Background Adults in urban areas spend almost 77 % of their waking time being inactive at workplaces , which leaves little time for physical activity .
The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to synthesize evidence for the effect of workplace physical activity interventions on the cardio-metabolic health markers ( body weight , waist circumference , body mass index ( BMI ) , blood pressure , lipids and blood glucose ) among working adults .
Perceived personal, social and environmental barriers to weight maintenance among young women: A community survey
Background Young women are a group at high risk of weight gain . This study examined a range of perceived personal , social and environmental barriers to physical activity and healthy eating for weight maintenance among young women , and how these varied by socioeconomic status ( SES ) , overweight status and domestic situation . Methods In October-December 2001 , a total of 445 women aged 18–32 years , selected r and omly from the Australian electoral roll , completed a mailed self-report survey that included questions on 11 barriers to physical activity and 11 barriers to healthy eating ( relating to personal , social and environmental factors ) . Height , weight and socio-demographic details were also obtained . Statistical analyses were conducted mid-2003 . Results The most common perceived barriers to physical activity and healthy eating encountered by young women were related to motivation , time and cost .  Women with children were particularly likely to report a lack of social support as an important barrier to physical activity , and lack of social support and time as important barriers to healthy eating . Perceived barriers did not differ by SES or overweight status . Conclusions Health promotion strategies aim ed at preventing weight gain should take into account the specific perceived barriers to physical activity and healthy eating faced by women in this age group , particularly lack of motivation , lack of time , and cost . Strategies targeting perceived lack of time and lack of social support are particularly required for young women with children
Reduction in blood pressure , lipids and blood glucose was not statistically significant .
Conclusions Workplace interventions  significantly reduced body weight , BMI and waist circumference .
Non-significant results for biochemical markers could be due to them being secondary outcomes in most studies .
Background Adults in urban areas spend almost 77 % of their waking time being inactive at workplaces , which leaves little time for physical activity .
The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to synthesize evidence for the effect of workplace physical activity interventions on the cardio-metabolic health markers ( body weight , waist circumference , body mass index ( BMI ) , blood pressure , lipids and blood glucose ) among working adults .