Abstract

TORRES, G; GRADIDGE, PJ  and  CONSTANTINOU, D. Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular health in the workplace: a case study. SA J. Sports Med. [online]. 2020, vol.32, n.1, pp.1-4. ISSN 2078-516X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2020/v32i1a7638.

BACKGROUND: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular (CV) and all-cause mortality, contributing a higher proportion of CV risk compared to other traditionally recognised risk factors. However, CRF is not included in usual workplace wellness protocols and, as such, employers are not aware of the importance of this factorAIM: The aim of this case study was to explore the effect of a 12-week exercise intervention programme on CRF, CV health and medical health claims in a male participant who was employed by a corporate company with existing chronic diseasesFINDINGS: Health outcome measures improved after the 12-week exercise intervention programme. CRF showed the greatest improvement and medical health claims were lowered during the three-month post-intervention periodIMPLICATIONS: CRF should be included as a health outcome measure in worksite wellness programmes and monitored

Keywords : cardiopulmonary fitness; exercise interventions; medical health claims; corporate wellness.

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