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Active for life: a work-based physical activity program.

Beverly B Green1, Allen Cheadle, Adam S Pellegrini

  • 1Department of Preventive Care, Group Health Cooperative, 1730 Minor Ave, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101, USA. green.b@ghc.org

Preventing Chronic Disease
|June 19, 2007
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The Active for Life worksite wellness program boosted employee physical activity initially. However, these health benefits decreased over time, suggesting a need for longer or repeated interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • The American Cancer Society's Active for Life program aims to increase employee physical activity.
  • This study evaluated the implementation and impact of Active for Life at a large healthcare system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the short-term and long-term effects of a worksite wellness program on employee physical activity levels.

Main Methods:

  • A 10-week intervention using posters, newsletters, health fairs, and site captains.
  • Interventions included goal-setting, self-monitoring, incentives, and team competition.
  • Physical activity was measured at baseline, 10 weeks, and 6 months.

Main Results:

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  • 32% of eligible employees enrolled; 48% completed all surveys.
  • Significant increases in physical activity measures were observed at 10 weeks.
  • The proportion of employees meeting physical activity guidelines rose from 34% to 48%.

    • Conclusions:

    • The 10-week worksite program initially increased physical activity.
    • Sustained physical activity benefits were not observed at 6 months.
    • Future programs may need longer durations, repetition, or enhanced incentives for lasting impact.