Conclusions Workplace-based physical activity interventions consisting of at least moderate-intensity activity improve cardiorespiratory fitness .
At the present time , we surmise that no single group of employees ( e.g. older employees or less fit individuals ) can be definitively identified as st and ing to benefit more from workplace physical activity interventions than others .
This demonstrates the potential utility of workplace physical activity interventions for improving cardiorespiratory fitness in a broad range of healthy employees .
Background Cardiorespiratory fitness is a strong predictor of all-cause mortality .
Physical activity of at least moderate intensity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness .
Workplaces may provide a relatively controlled setting in which to improve cardiorespiratory fitness through physical activity .
Limited work has been conducted to quantify the impact of delivering physical activity in the workplace on cardiorespiratory fitness .
Objective The objective of this systematic review was to quantify the effects of workplace physical activity interventions on peak oxygen consumption ( VO2peak ) and explore study and participant characteristics as putative moderators .
Effect of individualized worksite exercise training on aerobic capacity and muscle strength among construction workers--a randomized controlled intervention study.
OBJECTIVES The combination of high physical work dem and s and low physical capacity has been shown to increase the risk for cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders . The aim of this study was to assess the physical capacity of construction workers and evaluate the effect of individually tailored exercise programs on their physical fitness and muscular capacity . METHOD The study was a r and omized controlled trial of male constructions workers allocated to either an exercise or control group . The intervention lasted 12 weeks , and the exercise group trained 3 x 20 minutes a week . The participants completed health checks before and after the intervention period . Data from the first health check were used to tailor the exercise in the interventions . RESULTS At baseline , participants had maximal oxygen consumption ( VO(2max ) ) of 2.9 [ st and ard deviation ( SD ) 0.7 ] l/min and body mass index ( BMI ) of 28.3 ( SD 4.7 ) . Compared to representative data on employees in Denmark ( N=78 ) , this study population ( N=67 ) had significantly lower relative aerobic capacity [ difference in z-score -1.13 , st and ard error ( SE ) 0.1 , P<0.001 ] and higher BMI [ difference in z-score 1.10 , SE 0.2 , P<0.001 ] at baseline . With respect to the intervention , group x time analyses showed a significant difference in estimated change in VO(2max)of 0.4 l/min for the exercise group and 0.0 l/min for the control group ( P<0.001 ) . Body mass and other general health measures remained unchanged . CONCLUSION Training for 20 minutes , 3 times a week significantly increased VO(2max)with a clinical ly relevant magnitude regarding risk of cardiometabolic disorders . This study demonstrates a good effectiveness for integrating short exercise bouts into organizational routines among constructions workers
Conclusions Workplace-based physical activity interventions consisting of at least moderate-intensity activity improve cardiorespiratory fitness .
At the present time , we surmise that no single group of employees ( e.g. older employees or less fit individuals ) can be definitively identified as st and ing to benefit more from workplace physical activity interventions than others .
This demonstrates the potential utility of workplace physical activity interventions for improving cardiorespiratory fitness in a broad range of healthy employees .
Background Cardiorespiratory fitness is a strong predictor of all-cause mortality .
Physical activity of at least moderate intensity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness .
Workplaces may provide a relatively controlled setting in which to improve cardiorespiratory fitness through physical activity .
Limited work has been conducted to quantify the impact of delivering physical activity in the workplace on cardiorespiratory fitness .
Objective The objective of this systematic review was to quantify the effects of workplace physical activity interventions on peak oxygen consumption ( VO2peak ) and explore study and participant characteristics as putative moderators .