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Takayoshi Hirai1, Yukinori Kusaka, Narufumi Suganuma

  • 1Division of Environmental Health, Department of International and Social Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Fukui, Japan. thirai@u-fukui.ac.jp

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An ambulatory work form may increase maximum oxygen uptake (VO(2)max) in male workers over one year. This study examined lifestyle factors and work types to understand changes in cardiorespiratory fitness.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Background:

  • Previous research indicated a link between work form and maximum oxygen uptake (VO(2)max).
  • Lifestyle factors and occupational demands are crucial in understanding worker health and fitness.
  • Longitudinal data is essential for tracking changes in physiological markers over time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the hypothesis that work form, alongside lifestyle factors, increases VO(2)max in workers.
  • To investigate the relationship between different work forms (sedentary, standing, ambulatory) and changes in VO(2)max.
  • To identify predictors of VO(2)max improvement in a working population.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study involving 799 males and 395 females aged 20-59.
  • Data collected over one year from The Total Health Promotion Plan (THP).
  • Analysis included age, systolic blood pressure, BMI, work form, exercise, and smoking status to assess VO(2)max changes.

Main Results:

  • Age, baseline BMI, and baseline VO(2)max negatively correlated with VO(2)max change in both sexes.
  • In males, increased BMI negatively impacted VO(2)max change.
  • Exercise habit and ambulatory work form positively correlated with VO(2)max change in males.

Conclusions:

  • An ambulatory work form may be associated with increased VO(2)max in males after accounting for other factors.
  • Lifestyle modifications and work environment play a role in cardiorespiratory fitness improvements.
  • Further research can explore optimizing work conditions for enhanced worker health.