Open AccessEffect 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 - 2012
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) - medicine , vo2 max , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , aerobic capacity , 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.