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Physical Activity in the Workplace:
A Cultural Fit ?
Chris Tzarimas
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Contents Physical activity: Australian data.
Definitions of physical activity.
Physical Activity guidelines (updated).
Changing health-related behaviours: 2 frameworks.
Exercise Is Medicine: Resources (incl. ‘Be
Active at Work’ (online) survey.
Questions: fire at will !
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Australian data Inactivity is the second highest lifestyle-related cause of chronic
disease and illness in Australia – only behind smoking. Graded exercise is highly effective in preventing and/or treating
most of the major common chronic diseases of modern society. almost 70% of the Australian adult population fail to meet the
minimum recommendations for physical activity. Less than 2.0% of GP consultations involve physical activity advice. The workplace has been identified as the ideal setting to promote
physical activity within the adult population, producing multiple benefits. Productivity (Presenteeism & Absenteeism)
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Consider 2 behaviours:
Physical activity may be incidental or structured
Incidental PA: activities of daily living (ADL’s)
Structured PA: exercise
Sedentary behaviour (inactivity physiology)
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Physical Activity Guidelines
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Physical Activity Guidelines AHA & ACSM: Updated (2007) National
Guidelines for Physical Activity and Public Health1.
Guidelines refer to leisure-time physical activity 2 sets of guidelines:
adults (18 to 65 yrs) older adults (over 65yrs or 50-64yrs with chronic
health conditions or physical limitations)
1. Circulation. 2006;116:000-000.
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What Type & How Much ? - Adults
Aerobic Activity Moderate-intensity activity for a minimum of 30min 5 days
each week
OR Vigorous-intensity activity for 20min on 3 days each week Intensities can be combined to meet recommendations Eg: walk briskly for 30min twice each week & jog for 20min on
other 2 days of the week
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What Type & How Much ? - Adults
Resistance (Strength) Training
To promote and maintain musculoskeletal health & physical independence
8-10 exercises performed 2-3 (non-consecutive) days each week
Weight training, calisthenics, exercise bands/tubes
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What Type & How Much ? - Older Adults
As for Adult Guidelines, plus: Balance exercises (for falls prevention) for a minimum 3
times per week Stretching major muscle groups at least 2 days per week
10-30 seconds static, with each stretch performed 3-4 times
Activity Plan Developed to ensure optimal health benefits and appropriate
dose consult an accredited Exercise Physiologist
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Exercise: Dispelling the ‘Myths’
“Need to use a gym to get fit” “Too old to begin structured physical activity” “Need to lose weight for exercise to be
successful” “Need to use sophisticated equipment to
perform strength training”
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Changing health-related behaviours
2 frameworks: (4-category) barrier-enabler model
Stages of Change (Transtheoretical Model)
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Barriers (& Enablers)
Barriers to increasing physical activity in individuals can be divided into 4 categories1:
intra-personal inter-personal environmental organisational
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 2005;13:23-33
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Intra-personal barriers refer to barriers within the individual. They may include:
psycho-social issues (eg self-efficacy, motivation)
physical issues (eg movement limitations, health status)
cultural issues (eg conforming to ‘social-age’, or exercise perceived as inappropriate)
Implications: Individual and/or group counselling.
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Inter-personal barriers refer to barriers arising from the individual’s relationship with others. This may include: at home (eg an unsupportive partner, child-
minding responsibilities and/or household-tasks)
the workplace (eg an unsupportive employer, constantly working over-time)
other (extracurricular activities)
Implications: 1) Individual and/or group counselling. 2) Audit of organisation policy and support resources.
refer to barriers arising from the individual’s relationship with
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Environmental barriers include:
weather
physical environment (eg uneven footpaths, inadequate lighting, unsafe area for exercise)
area lacks infrastructure for various physical activities (eg no cycle-ways or parks)
Implications: Assess workplace physical environment &
infrastructure ‘Workplace Environment Audit’.
include:
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Organisational barriers refer to the obstacles arising from the proposed activity itself, demonstrated in the following examples: frequenting a fitness-centre:- the financial cost of the
membership may be a barrier, or the location of the centre may require excess travel time.
An aquarobics class:- the time the class is hosted may clash with other commitments, or the location of the class may be difficult to organise transport to.
Implications: Accessibility subsidise activity (partial or whole) &
increase scheduling frequency of activity.
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Stages of Change
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Pre-Contemplators
Inactive & no intent Implications: Awareness raising (plant the seed):
Health assessment
Information materials/resources
Role models & employee testimonials
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Contemplators
Inactive, but intent (next 3 months) Implications: Address ambivalence decisional balance.
Support / advice: getting started; goal-setting; support networks.
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Preparation
Intent & occasional activity
Implications: Identify & address potential barriers & enablers
Co-develop action plan
Relapse prevention strategies
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Action
Consistently active for less than 6 months Implications: Self-management support.
Build self-efficacy.
Reinforce relapse prevention strategies.
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Maintenance
Consistently active for 6 months or more
Implications:
Highlight the rewards
Review activity program or routine
Reinforce relapse prevention strategies.
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exerciseismedicine.org.au
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Physical Activity in the Workplace
Guidelines
Appendices:
Organisational Policy & Support Audit tool.
(Workplace) Environmental Audit tool.
Active Transport information/directory.
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Multi-Purpose (Online) ‘Be Active at Work’ Survey User-friendly & quick (< 10min) online
questionnaire comprising 3 functions: Needs Assessment. (Questions: 3, 10-13)
Workplace Physical Activity Program: Data collation
& analysis for baseline & progress monitoring. (Questions: 1-2, 4-9, 12-15)
Individual Scoring: Personalised Feedback.
(Questions: 1, 5-7)
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50
100
150
200
250
300
Low Physical Activity
'Nearly There' Active
273 51.8%
168 31.9%
86 16.3%
176 33.4%
208 39.5%
143 27.1%
Responses
Activity Levels
Activity Levels of Workforce
Baseline 12 months
Total staff: 573 Responses: 527 (92%)
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Reasons indicated by staff why they are not more physically active during work hours.
79
297
384
68
71
188
372
209
194
77
112
63
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Too tired
Not enough time
Lack of exercise/leisure facilities
Shift work
On the Road
Not encouraged at work
No shower facilities
Not motivated
No flexible time in work hours
Health issues/movement limitations
Already active enough
Other
Responses
Total staff: 573 Responses: 527 (92%)