Is workplace an appropriate setting for the promotion of physical activity? A new framework for worksite interventions among employees

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Genin, Pauline^{a; b; c; d; *} | Beaujouan, J.^e | Thivel, D.^{a; b} | Duclos, M.^{b; c; d; f}

Affiliations: [a] Clermont Auvergne University, Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), Clermont-Ferrand, France | [b] CRNH-Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France | [c] INRA, UMR, Clermont-Ferrand, France | [d] University Clermont, UFR Medicine, Clermont-Ferrand, France | [e] Université Clermont Auvergne, ACTé, Clermont-Ferrand, France | [f] Department of Sport Medicine and Functional Explorations, Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, G. Montpied Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France

Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Pauline Genin, Clermont University, Blaise Pascal University, EA 3533, Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), BP 80026, F-63171 Aubière cedex, France. Tel.: +0033 4 73 40 76 79; E-mail: [email protected].

Abstract: Although the evolution of human occupational tasks has been encouraging with a shift from an active lifestyle to a more sedentary way of life, workplaces have also been suggested as a new strategic opportunity to promote physical activity. While there is a growing body of literature regarding the effect of worksite physical activity interventions, there is a need to improve these interventions, their objectives and implementation. This Sounding Board article proposes for the first time a framework regarding the implementation of such interventions within the workplace, suggesting a joint approach combining physical activity and health specialists as well as ergonomists that are experts in human work sciences.

Keywords: Health, tertiary employees, sedentary behaviors

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-192873

Journal: Work, vol. 62, no. 3, pp. 421-426, 2019