The Correlation between Sedentary Behavior by Time Period and Physical Activity and Health Indicators among Japanese Workers

Ma, Jiameng; Ma, Dongmei; Wang, Qiang; Kim, Hyunshik

doi:10.26644/em.2019.007

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“…As such, it is evident that the typical workplace may be restrictive towards PA due to the diminishing amount of PA being conducted throughout the week. Previous research have suggested that the lack of PA opportunities in the workplace could have adverse effects on mental health and well-being (Ma, Ma, Wang, & Kim, 2020;Zhu et al, 2020). In addition, if working environment provides opportunities for PA engagement this may yield different results in terms of employees' health and well-being.…”

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An Evaluation of Physical Activity Levels amongst University Employees

Safi¹,

Cole²,

Kelly³

et al. 2021

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Approximately 60% of the world's population do not meet the physical activity (PA) guidelines. Physical inactivity is increasing in occupations, with work-related health issues becoming more prevalent. University employees' work in a range of job roles and PA levels in this population is unclear. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate PA levels amongst university employees in a UK Higher Education institution. Four hundred employees (male = 131, female = 269) partook in this quantitative study and completed an online International Physical Activity Questionnaire Long Form (IPAQ-LF) to assess total moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) and work-related MVPA. A Mann-Whitney U test examined differences in total MVPA and work-related MVPA between genders and a Kruskal-Wallis H test examined differences in total MVPA and work related MVPA between job roles. The findings showed that university employees engaged in a median of 330 minutes and 1770 METs of MVPA across all domains of IPAQ-LF. Further, the median time spent in total work PA was 30 minutes and 123 METs. There was a significant difference between genders, as males engaged in 150 minutes more total MVPA compared to females (p < 0.05). No significant differences were found in total MVPA and work-related MVPA across job roles (p > 0.05). Findings suggest that job role does not affect PA levels within university workplace, although they do propose that males engage in more MVPA compared to females. As a result of the subjective nature of this research, objective research is required to confirm current findings.

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An Evaluation of Physical Activity Levels amongst University Employees

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Cole²,

Kelly³

et al. 2021

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“…The average number of steps per day was between 8616 to 9076, thus satisfying the recommended daily average of 8000 steps as per the guidelines on physical activity [31]. The mean sedentary time on an average working day was between 416 to 408 minutes, which is slightly lower than what was reported in previous studies [9]. Compared to previous studies, the overall activity level of the participants in this study was higher and they spent less time sitting, indicating that they were relatively more active.…”

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“…An international study that compared sedentary time on weekdays in adults in twenty countries [8] reported that Japanese adults spent a median of 420 minutes per day being sedentary-this rate is higher than that of any other country. The negative impact of long sedentary periods on both work and health indices has recently gained attention in Japan [9].…”

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The Effects of Changes in Workplace Environment on Sedentary Behavior and Work Efficiency: A Natural Pre-Post Study

Wang

et al. 2020

Exerc Med

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History: Objectives: The workplace environment has an influence on the physical well-being of workers and their productivity. This study examined how sedentary time and work efficiency changed before and after an intervention to improve the ergonomics of a workplace environment. Methods: This study was designed as a natural pre-post study. Workers were evaluated 101 (77% men, mean [SD] age=44.6[9.8] years) after the intervention. The intervention included the addition of sitstand desks, fitness rooms, and rest areas at the workplace. The effect of the intervention was assessed after a period of three months. Sedentary behavior and physical activities were evaluated using triaxial accelerometers, body fat percentage and fat-free mass were calculated from body composition, and work engagement and work performance were evaluated through questionnaires. T-tests were used to compare the differences.

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“…A previous study with adults from according to subjective valuation 20 countries worldwide revealed that Japan ranked first as a country with the longest sedentary time (420 min a day), whereas the average of sedentary time among 20 countries worldwide was 300 min per day [ 8 ]. In addition, a previous cross-sectional study on the association between sedentary time and productivity reported that the longer the sedentary time, the lower was the work performance, productivity, and work engagement [ 9 ]. work efficiency can lead to reduced production cost; therefore, it is an important part of a firm’s management strategy [ 10 ].…”

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Effects of Substituting Types of Physical Activity on Body Fat Mass and Work Efficiency among Workers

Kim

et al. 2021

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Low levels of physical activity (PA) not only increase healt h risks but also affect employee productivity. Although daily activity is interdependent with work productivity and personal health, few studies have examined how substituting physical activities would affect health and work efficiency. The present study aimed to investigate how substituting sedentary behaviors (SB) with increased PA and increasing the intensity of low-level activities during waking times affects the body fat mass and work efficiency of employees. Data were collected from 224 Japanese employees. SB, light physical activity (LPA), moderate physical activity (MPA), and vigorous physical activity (VPA) were measured using a tri-axial accelerometer, and body fat mass and work efficiency were also assessed. Analyses of the effects of substituting behaviors were based on the methods used in the isotemporal substitution model. Body fat mass decreased after substituting behaviors for 30 min per day: from SB to VPA (β = −4.800, 95% CI = −7.500; −2.100), from LPA to VPA (β = −4.680, 95% CI = −7.350; −1.980), and from MPA to VPA (β = −4.920, 95% CI = −7.680; −2.190). For work efficiency and physical activities, a higher work efficiency score was observed when substituting SB with LPA (β = 0.120, 95% CI = 0.030; 0.240), and a lower work efficiency score was observed when substituting LPA with VPA (β = −0.660, 95% CI = −1.350; −0.030). These results should help achieve greater results in promoting health and increasing work productivity by properly distributing and practicing daily physical activities during work hours.

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The Correlation between Sedentary Behavior by Time Period and Physical Activity and Health Indicators among Japanese Workers

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An Evaluation of Physical Activity Levels amongst University Employees

An Evaluation of Physical Activity Levels amongst University Employees

The Effects of Changes in Workplace Environment on Sedentary Behavior and Work Efficiency: A Natural Pre-Post Study

Effects of Substituting Types of Physical Activity on Body Fat Mass and Work Efficiency among Workers

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