Effect of Weight Goals on Sitting and Moving During a Worksite Sedentary Time Reduction Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/purpose

Although many US adults report trying to lose weight, little research has examined weight loss goals as a motivator for reducing workplace sitting and increasing physical activity. This exploratory analysis examined weight goals and the association with changes in workplace sitting, physical activity, and weight.

Methods

Employees (N = 605) were drawn from worksites participating in Stand and Move at Work. Worksites (N = 24) were randomized to a multilevel behavioral intervention with (STAND+) or without (MOVE+) sit-stand workstations for 12 months; MOVE+ worksites received sit-stand workstations from 12 to 24 months. At each assessment (baseline and 3, 12, and 24 months), participants were weighed and wore activPAL monitors. Participants s

SUBMITTER: Leonard KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9534174 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature