Habitual Physical Activity, BMI and Aerobic Capacity Among Office Employees

Health impairments can compromise occupational performance, thereby diminishing productivity when individuals are unable to meet job demands. Reduced aerobic capacity is specifically associated with a diminished ability to perform prolonged tasks, as lower cardiorespiratory fitness restricts both endurance and physiological efficiency. The aim of the study is to assess the habitual physical activity and aerobic endurance and BMI of office workers and to find relationship among parameters. Methods: 51 office workers participated in the study (89 % women and 11 % men, with a mean age of 42.2 ± 10.1 years). Data was collected using the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6-MWT).This research was funded by the framework of the Plan of the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility and the State budget grant RSU/LSPA-PA-2024/1–0013. Conclusions: the study examined the relationship between daily levels of moderate physical activity, sedentary time, and aerobic endurance, emphasizing the necessity for office employees to reduce prolonged sitting. The findings suggest that, moving forward, multifaceted strategies will be required to effectively encourage physical activity within workplace settings.