Abstract
Summary Background and purpose: The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a workplace physical activity program on maximal oxygen consumption and the physical activity level in healthy people. Subjects: One hundred and thirty-one subjects (80 men and 51 women) in a group of company employees were randomly assigned into the experimental group. Methods: A prospective unblinded clinical trial. Maximal oxygen consumption (VO 2max ) was predicted from a cycle ergometer test. Physical activity level was conducted from a self-reporting questionnaire. The experimental group was given an individual pragmatic program to increase the everyday physical activity level based on motivation and opportunity. Results: The VO 2max increased significantly ( P 0.001 ) with a significant ( P 0.001 ) increase in the overall physical activity level. The body mass index (BMI) did not increase significantly. Discussion and conclusion: A worksite physical activity program, with an individual pragmatic approach, may increase the physical activity level and hence VO 2max in a group of company employees.
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