What it takes to reduce sitting at work: a pilot study on the effectiveness and correlates of a multicomponent intervention

• DOI: 10.1007/s00420-023-02020-4
• Publication Date: 2023-11-10T18:01:35Z
• Authors: Jannik Porath; Laura I. Schmidt; Juliane Möckel; Chiara Dold; Lisa Hennerkes; Alexander Haussmann
• Keywords: Sitting; Sedentary Behavior; Activity tracker

Abstract Objective This study aimed to assess the feasibility and effects of a simple-to-implement multicomponent intervention reduce sedentary time office workers. Methods Six groups eight ten workers took part in two-week Leicht Bewegt intervention. Participants completed questionnaires at baseline (T0, n = 52), after 2 weeks (T1, 46), 5 (T2, 38), including subjective measures social-cognitive variables based on health action process approach (HAPA). were obtained using activPAL trackers. Results The intention behavior during work increased significantly from T0 T1. Participants’ objective sitting decreased T1, corresponding an average decrease per 8-h-workday 55 min ( d − .66) or 74 1.14), respectively. reduction persisted (for time) T2 1.08). indicated high satisfaction with Conclusions offers feasible effective opportunity work. Randomized controlled trials longer follow-up periods are needed validate its benefits different workplaces.