In:
Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 7, No. 4 ( 2022-9-15)
Abstract:
Although many U.S. adults report trying to lose weight, little research has examined weight loss goals as a motivator for reducing workplace sitting and increasing physical activity. This exploratory analysis examined weight goals and the association with changes in workplace sitting, physical activity, and weight. Methods Employees ( N = 605) were drawn from worksites participating in Stand and Move at Work. Worksites ( N = 24) were randomized to a multilevel behavioral intervention with (STAND+) or without (MOVE+) sit–stand workstations for 12 months; MOVE+ worksites received sit–stand workstations from 12 to 24 months. At each assessment (baseline and 3, 12, and 24 months), participants were weighed and wore activPAL monitors. Participants self-reported baseline weight goals and were categorized into the “Lose Weight Goal” (LWG) group if they reported trying to lose weight or into the “Other Weight Goal” (OWG) group if they did not. Results Generalized linear mixed models revealed that within STAND+, LWG and OWG had similar sitting time through 12 months. However, LWG sat significantly more than OWG at 24 months. Within MOVE+, sitting time decreased after introduction of sit–stand workstations for LWG and OWG, although LWG sat more than OWG. Change in physical activity was minimal and weight remained stable in all groups. Conclusions Patterns of change in workplace sitting were more favorable in OWG relative to LWG, even in the absence of notable weight change. Expectations of weight loss might be detrimental for reductions in workplace sitting. Interventionists may want to emphasize nonweight health benefits of reducing workplace sitting.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2379-2868
DOI:
10.1249/TJX.0000000000000210
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
2022
