# Perception and acceptance of a multicomponent routine program of active breaks for office workers

## TL;DR

A program of short active breaks helped remote office workers feel more energetic, less stressed, and improved their overall well-being and productivity.

## Contribution

A multicomponent program with education, guidance, support groups, and a mobile app successfully promoted active breaks among remote workers.

## Key findings

- 95% of participants adopted active breaks into their routine after the intervention.
- Significant improvements were seen in energy levels, stress reduction, lower back pain, and sleep quality.
- 73% reported increased vitality and reduced stress, with 88.1% expressing high satisfaction.

## Abstract

Sedentary behavior in the workplace is associated with adverse health
outcomes and decreased productivity. Active breaks have emerged as a
promising strategy to mitigate these negative effects.

To evaluate the effects of active breaks on well-being, productivity, and
physical activity levels among 93 remote office workers (aged 18-59).

Participants completed standardized questionnaires before and after the
intervention, which consisted of a multicomponent program with four stages:
(1) educational lectures, (2) individualized guidance, (3) support groups,
and (4) the use of a mobile application. Active breaks lasted 3-5 minutes
and were performed four times per day at two-hour intervals.

Following the intervention, 95% of participants incorporated active breaks
into their daily routine (p < 0.001). Significant improvements were
observed in perceived energy levels (p < 0.001), stress reduction (p <
0.001), decreased frequency of lower back pain (p < 0.001), and sleep
quality (p < 0.001). Additionally, 73% reported increased vitality and
reduced stress, while 88.1% expressed high satisfaction with the new
routine.

The multicomponent active break program effectively reduced the negative
impacts of sedentary behavior, enhancing well-being and productivity among
remote workers. The intervention demonstrated feasibility and scalability,
although further research is needed to support long-term implementation in
occupational health policies.