The importance of workplace exercise
Victor Matheus Lopes Martinez1
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Abstract:
This narrative review demonstrates the importance of workplace exercise for workers' quality of life and productivity and the reduced number of sick leaves due to repetitive strain injuries/work-related musculoskeletal disorders. To this end, PubMed, SciELO, and CAPES databases were searched, as well as books on the topic. The general objective of this article is to elucidate and disseminate the importance of workplace exercise programs for workers' health and work performance. Data collection revealed that workplace exercise directly improves workers' quality of life, reducing the rates of repetitive strain injuries/work-related musculoskeletal disorders, occupational stress, and burnout syndrome. In conclusion, the implementation of a workplace exercise program is of great value for both workers and the company.
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