The effects of worksite exercises on physical capabilities of workers in an industry of a developing country: A randomized controlled study

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dc.authoridUgurlu, Umit/0000-0003-0360-1904
dc.authorwosidUğurlu, Ümit/CAF-0011-2022
dc.contributor.authorSertel, Meral
dc.contributor.authorUcsular, Ferda Dokurtug
dc.contributor.authorUgurlu, Umit
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T20:49:19Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T20:49:19Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.departmentİstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Worksite exercise to promote health is a relatively new concept in the industries of developing countries. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the first-time feasibilities and effects of worksite exercises on physical capabilities of workers in an industry with limited sport facilities. METHODS: A randomized controlled-study was conducted. Ninety-one female workers were randomly assigned to one of the three study groups: two exercise groups and a control group. The workers in the exercise groups participated in group exercises 3 times per week. Maximal oxygen consumption (VO(2)max), the level of hand skill, and hand grip strengths of the workers were measured before and after the 8-week intervention. RESULTS: Approximately 75% of the workers (n = 68) completed the study. Adherence was higher in the exercise groups. Overall, no improvement was observed in the control group. VO(2)max increased in both exercise groups (p < 0.05) but no difference was recorded between the groups. The level of hand skill was the least affected in all groups. Strengthening exercises conducted with elastic bands were superior to the repetitive movements in terms of strength gains. CONCLUSION: Exercises capable of improving physical fitness and strength can be integrated into the usual workflow of an industrial workplace with minimal cost. Ensuring sport facilities and instruments during all working hours may improve adherence to worksite exercises.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.3233/IES-160624
dc.identifier.endpage255en_US
dc.identifier.issn0959-3020
dc.identifier.issn1878-5913
dc.identifier.issue3en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-84984640127en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3en_US
dc.identifier.startpage247en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3233/IES-160624
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11411/8166
dc.identifier.volume24en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000383729700011en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherIos Pressen_US
dc.relation.ispartofIsokinetics and Exercise Scienceen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.subjectOccupational Healthen_US
dc.subjectWorkplace Health Promotionen_US
dc.subjectExerciseen_US
dc.subjectAerobic Capacityen_US
dc.subjectGrip Strengthen_US
dc.subjectHealth-Promotionen_US
dc.subjectOccupational-Healthen_US
dc.subjectAerobic Fitnessen_US
dc.subjectPurdue Pegboarden_US
dc.subjectPinch Strengthen_US
dc.subjectFollow-Upen_US
dc.subjectReliabilityen_US
dc.subjectProgramsen_US
dc.subjectInterventionsen_US
dc.subjectWellnessen_US
dc.titleThe effects of worksite exercises on physical capabilities of workers in an industry of a developing country: A randomized controlled studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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