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Workplace exercise for changing health behavior related to physical activity
Antonio José Grande1, Fabrício Cieslak2, Valter Silva1
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|November 1, 2015
Summary
Workplace exercise programs significantly boost physical activity and shift employees toward action stages of behavior change. This intervention promotes lifelong health and well-being within the occupational setting.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health Interventions
Background:
- Workplace physical activity is crucial for promoting lifelong health and well-being.
- The workplace is a key setting for developing health promotion strategies.
- The transtheoretical model and stages of change framework aids in assessing exercise behavior modification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate changes in employee health behavior after a 3-month workplace exercise intervention.
- To assess the impact of a structured workplace exercise program on physical activity levels.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental study involving 165 employees.
- A 3-month workplace exercise intervention was implemented.
- The transtheoretical model and stages of change questionnaire assessed participants before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in physically active employees was observed post-intervention (13.9%).
- Significant decreases were noted in pre-contemplation (-6.1%) and contemplation (-11.5%) stages.
- A significant increase in the action stage (10.9%) indicated a shift towards regular exercise.
Conclusions:
- Workplace exercise interventions positively influence health behavior.
- Engaging in workplace exercise enhances employees' willingness to increase physical activity.
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