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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2017 Feb;59(2):e3-e10.
doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000945.

Effect of a 5-Month Worksite Physical Activity Program on Tertiary Employees Overall Health and Fitness

Pauline Manon Genin  1 , Fabrice Degoutte, Julien Finaud, Bruno Pereira, David Thivel, Martine Duclos
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of a 5-Month Worksite Physical Activity Program on Tertiary Employees Overall Health and Fitness

Pauline Manon Genin et al. J Occup Environ Med. 2017 Feb.

Abstract

Objective: This pilot study questions the effects of a worksite physical activity program on health and fitness in tertiary employees.

Methods: Ninety-five employees were randomly assigned to Control (CON); Novice (NOV); Experienced group (EXP). The NOV and EXP groups followed a 5-month worksite physical activity program (at least two sessions/week). Body composition, physical activity level and physical fitness, eating habits, health perception, sleep quality, pain, and quality of life were assessed.

Results: Fat mass decreased in NOV and EXP; the distance covered during the 6-minute walking test, push-ups, squat jump increased for NOV and EXP group. Physical activity level, health perception, quality of sleep, and eating habits were improved in NOV.

Conclusion: This study underlines for the first time the beneficial effects of such worksite programs among tertiary employees on overall health and the feasibility of its design.

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