Effect of individualized worksite exercise training on aerobic capacity and muscle strength among construction workers – a randomized controlled intervention study | Zendy

Bibi Gram | Zendy; Andreas Holtermann | Zendy; Karen Søgaard | Zendy; Gisela Sjøgaard | Zendy

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Effect of individualized worksite exercise training on aerobic capacity and muscle strength among construction workers – a randomized controlled intervention study

Author(s) -

Bibi Gram,

Andreas Holtermann,

Karen Søgaard,

Gisela Sjøgaard

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

scandinavian journal of work environment and health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.621

H-Index - 103

eISSN - 1795-990X

pISSN - 0355-3140

DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.3260

Subject(s) - vo2 max , medicine , physical therapy , aerobic capacity , randomized controlled trial , aerobic exercise , body mass index , psychological intervention , population , heart rate , blood pressure , environmental health , psychiatry

The combination of high physical work demands and low physical capacity has been shown to increase the risk for cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of this study was to assess the physical capacity of construction workers and evaluate the effect of individually tailored exercise programs on their physical fitness and muscular capacity.

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