Effects of a workplace exercise intervention on cardiometabolic health: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The worldwide rising levels of physical inactivity especially in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Eastern Mediterranean region are alarming. The UAE reports one of the highest rates of non-communicable disease mortality and insufficient physical activity (PA) is a major underlying cause. Therefore, action is required to reduce physical inactivity using evidence-based strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a worksite exercise intervention on cardiometabolic health in the UAE.

Methods and analysis

This is a protocol for a pragmatic parallel randomised controlled trial with a 1:1 allocation ratio to the intervention group and delayed intervention group. A total of 150 participants will be recruited from a semigovernment telecommunications co

SUBMITTER: Alrahma AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8572390 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature