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Short High-Intensity Interval Exercise for Workplace-Based Physical Activity Interventions: A Systematic Review on
Stefano Amatori1, Carlo Ferri Marini1, Erica Gobbi2
1Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Via Dell'Annunziata 4, 61029, Urbino, Italy.
Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|February 25, 2023
Summary
High-intensity interval training (HIT) in the workplace shows promising feasibility due to time-efficiency and positive psychosocial responses. However, its effectiveness on health outcomes requires further investigation with larger studies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Exercise Physiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Workplace exercise programs face participation barriers, notably lack of time.
- Short high-intensity interval training (HIT) is explored as a time-efficient workplace intervention.
Approach:
- Systematic literature search in PubMed and SPORTDiscus for HIT workplace interventions.
- Included studies assessed physiological, psychological, or work-related outcomes.
Key Points:
- Seven studies (317 participants) evaluated 6-12 week HIT programs (2-4 sessions/week, 8-30 min/session).
- Feasibility was high, with reported time-appeal, competence, and exercise intention.
- Adherence rates exceeded 80%; improvements noted in fitness, blood parameters, and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Workplace HIT demonstrates promising feasibility, driven by time-efficiency and positive psychosocial effects.
- Limited effectiveness on health outcomes necessitates further high-quality research with larger cohorts.
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