Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular health in the workplace : a case study

Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular (CV) and all-cause mortality, contributing a higher proportion of CV risk compared to other traditionally recognised risk factors. However, CRF is not included in usual workplace wellness protocols and, as such...

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Published in:South African journal of sports medicine 2020, Vol.32 (1), p.1-4
Main Authors: Torres, G, Gradidge, P.J, Constantinou, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood pressure
Body mass index
Cardiopulmonary fitness
Case Report
Case studies
Cholesterol
Chronic diseases
Comparative analysis
Corporate wellness
Employers
Exercise
Exercise interventions
Exercise therapy
Glucose
Health aspects
Health risk assessment
Heart rate
Hypertension
Intervention
Lipoproteins
Medical health claims
Mortality
Obesity
Physical fitness
Physiology
Risk factors
Sports medicine
Triglycerides
Weight control
Wellness programs
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Summary:Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular (CV) and all-cause mortality, contributing a higher proportion of CV risk compared to other traditionally recognised risk factors. However, CRF is not included in usual workplace wellness protocols and, as such, employers are not aware of the importance of this factor. Aim: The aim of this case study was to explore the effect of a 12-week exercise intervention programme on CRF, CV health and medical health claims in a male participant who was employed by a corporate company with existing chronic diseases. Findings: Health outcome measures improved after the 12-week exercise intervention programme. CRF showed the greatest improvement and medical health claims were lowered during the three-month post-intervention period. Implications: CRF should be included as a health outcome measure in worksite wellness programmes and monitored.
ISSN:1015-5163
2078-516X
DOI:10.17159/2078-516X/2020/v32i1a7638