1. Exercise Preferences for a Workplace Wellness Program to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk and Increase Work Productivity.
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SantaBarbara, Nicholas J., Rezai, Roxana, Soetenga, Samantha, Terry, Elisa, Carpenter, Catherine L., and Comulada, Warren Scott
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CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors , *WORK environment , *RESISTANCE training , *LABOR productivity , *AEROBIC exercises , *EXERCISE physiology , *HEALTH status indicators , *EMPLOYEE assistance programs , *HEALTH , *EXERCISE intensity , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *INDUSTRIAL hygiene - Abstract
Most jobs for working-class adults are largely comprised of physically inactive tasks, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and less productivity. Workplace wellness programs can reduce this risk; however, recruitment and adherence to such programs remains a challenge. Exploring exercise preferences for workplace wellness programs may increase engagement and ultimately reduce cardiovascular risk. Objective: Workplace wellness programs can reduce cardiovascular risk and improve worker productivity; however, recruitment and adherence remain a challenge. Tailoring programs based on employee exercise preferences may address these concerns. Methods: A total of 458 UCLA adult employees who responded to UCLA Bruin marketing e-mail completed a battery of questions regarding their exercise preferences (eg, preferred duration, intensity, type). Recruitment took place in June 2021. Results: Participants prefer workplace wellness programs that (1) focus on improving multiple different aspects of physical health; (2) take place in a variety of locations; (3) were administered by a coach who is physically present; (4) occur 2–3 times per week for roughly 60 minutes each time; (5) include a range of intensities; and (6) consist of aerobic and weight training. Conclusions: Future studies should use these results to design future workplace wellness programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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