Affiliations: [a]
Clermont Auvergne University, Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), Clermont-Ferrand, France
| [b] CRNH-Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
| [c] INRA, UMR, Clermont-Ferrand, France
| [d]
University Clermont, UFR Medicine, Clermont-Ferrand, France
| [e]
Université Clermont Auvergne, ACTé, Clermont-Ferrand, France
| [f] Department of Sport Medicine and Functional Explorations, Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, G. Montpied Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Correspondence:
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Address for correspondence: Pauline Genin, Clermont University, Blaise Pascal University, EA 3533, Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), BP 80026, F-63171 Aubière cedex, France. Tel.: +0033 4 73 40 76 79; E-mail: pauline_genin@hotmail.com.
Abstract: Although the evolution of human occupational tasks has been encouraging with a shift from an active lifestyle to a more sedentary way of life, workplaces have also been suggested as a new strategic opportunity to promote physical activity. While there is a growing body of literature regarding the effect of worksite physical activity interventions, there is a need to improve these interventions, their objectives and implementation. This Sounding Board article proposes for the first time a framework regarding the implementation of such interventions within the workplace, suggesting a joint approach combining physical activity and health specialists as well as ergonomists that are experts in human work sciences.
