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    Background:

    • Workplace wellness programs aim to improve employee health and productivity.
    • Understanding factors influencing participation in time-based exercise interventions is crucial for program effectiveness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate if workload, job satisfaction, and flexible schedules predict the utilization of "time at work to exercise" (TWE).

    Main Methods:

    • Quantitative analysis of a cluster-randomized controlled trial involving 188 university faculty and staff.
    • Logistic regression modeling using generalized estimating equation analysis was employed.
    • Intervention group received 30 minutes of TWE, with measurements at 9 months.

    Main Results:

    • 45% of participants utilized TWE.
    • Comfort in taking time off for exercise increased likelihood of use by 2.8 times.
    • High workload decreased likelihood of exercise by 0.3 times.
    • Job satisfaction and flexibility for personal matters were not significant predictors.

    Conclusions:

    • A supportive work environment, characterized by comfort in taking time off, is crucial for TWE utilization.
    • Workload and perceived time availability are more influential than job satisfaction for TWE.
    • Findings suggest focusing on environmental support and workload management to enhance workplace exercise program engagement.