Association of Occupational and Leisure-Time Physical Activity with Aerobic Capacity in a Working Population.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Objective data on the association of maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) with work related physical activity are sparse. Thus, it is not clear whether occupational physical activity (OPA) contributes to an increase of VO2max. This study examined the association of VO2max with work and non-work related physical activity in a Swiss working population.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, a total of 337 healthy and full-time employed adults were recruited. Demographic data, height, weight and BMI were recorded in all subjects. Participants were classified into nine occupational categories (ISCO-88) and merged into three groups with low, moderate, and high OPA. Physical activity was objectively measured by the SenseWear Mini Armband on seven consecutive days (23 hou

SUBMITTER: Mundwiler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5207528 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature