Background: Health promotion at the work site in terms of physical activity has proven positive effects but\noptimization of relevant exercise training protocols and implementation for high adherence are still scanty.\nMethods/Design: The aim of this paper is to present a study protocol with a conceptual model for planning the\noptimal individually tailored physical exercise training for each worker based on individual health check, existing\nguidelines and state of the art sports science training recommendations in the broad categories of cardiorespiratory\nfitness, muscle strength in specific body parts, and functional training including balance training. The hypotheses of\nthis research are that individually tailored worksite-based intelligent physical exercise training, IPET, among workers\nwith inactive job categories will: 1) Improve cardiorespiratory fitness and/or individual health risk indicators,\n2) Improve muscle strength and decrease musculoskeletal disorders, 3) Succeed in regular adherence to worksite\nand leisure physical activity training, and 3) Reduce sickness absence and productivity losses (presenteeism) in office\nworkers. The present RCT study enrolled almost 400 employees with sedentary jobs in the private as well as public\nsectors. The training interventions last 2 years with measures at baseline as well as one and two years follow-up.\nDiscussion: If proven effective, the intelligent physical exercise training scheduled as well as the information for its\npractical implementation can provide meaningful scientifically based information for public health policy.
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