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The shape up challenge: a community-based worksite exercise competition.

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  • 1Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.

American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|August 5, 1996
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Community-based worksite exercise competitions effectively boosted employee physical activity, especially in smaller companies. These initiatives show promise for improving population health through workplace interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease risk reduction is a public health priority.
  • Worksite interventions can influence employee health behaviors.
  • Community-wide campaigns aim to increase physical activity levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate participation in community-wide worksite exercise competitions.
  • To assess organizational and employee engagement in physical activity challenges.

Main Methods:

  • A one-group, posttest-only design was employed.
  • 119 companies and 17,626 employees participated in month-long competitions.
  • Incentives and awards promoted competition and cooperation.

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Main Results:

  • 33% of invited companies participated.
  • Smaller companies and women showed higher participation rates.
  • Participation varied significantly by organization size, from 16% to 84%.

Conclusions:

  • Worksite exercise competitions are a viable strategy for promoting employee physical activity.
  • Group-based incentives may enhance participation.
  • Further research is needed on long-term maintenance and optimal strategies.