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Effects of a Workplace-Based Virtual-Run Intervention Among University Employees

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  • Apichai Wattanapisit

    (School of Medicine, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
    Walailak University Hospital, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
    Walailak University Running for Health Club, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand)

  • Waluka Amaek

    (Walailak University Running for Health Club, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
    College of Graduate Studies, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand)

  • Watcharawat Promma

    (Walailak University Running for Health Club, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
    School of Management, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand)

  • Phatcharawadee Srirug

    (Walailak University Running for Health Club, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
    School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand)

  • Uchane Cheangsan

    (Walailak University Running for Health Club, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
    School of Political Science and Laws, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161 Thailand)

  • Satit Khwanchum

    (Walailak University Running for Health Club, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
    Center for Digital Technology, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand)

  • Wattana Chadakorn

    (Walailak University Running for Health Club, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
    Center for Scientific and Technological Equipment, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand)

  • Kanittha Eardmak

    (Walailak University Running for Health Club, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
    Center for Academic Services, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand)

  • Narumon Chadakorn

    (Walailak University Running for Health Club, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
    Division of Finance and Accounting, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand)

Abstract

Virtual runs (real running or walking activities using online recording platforms) have been popular in the digital age and could have the potential to promote physical activity (PA) in workplaces. We investigated the effects of a virtual-run intervention (VRI) on PA and body compositions among university employees. A three-phase intervention was conducted over 6 months: 0 (pre-intervention), 1 (during intervention), and 2 (post-intervention). Exercise stages of change were assessed in phases 0 and 2. Body compositions (body weight, body mass index, fat mass, percentage of fat mass, fat-free mass, and percentage of fat-free mass) were assessed in phases 0, 1, and 2. Running and walking times were recorded through a mobile application. Forty-seven participants completed the VRI. The number of participants at the maintenance stage increased from 34.04% in phase 0 ( n = 16) to 63.83% in phase 2 ( n = 30). None of the changes in body compositions were significant ( p > 0.05). The median running and walking time among participants at the maintenance stage was 151.85 (interquartile range, 109.15) min/week. Future research should focus on approaches to improve the efficacy of VRIs and their effects on health outcomes.

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  • Apichai Wattanapisit & Waluka Amaek & Watcharawat Promma & Phatcharawadee Srirug & Uchane Cheangsan & Satit Khwanchum & Wattana Chadakorn & Kanittha Eardmak & Narumon Chadakorn, 2020. "Effects of a Workplace-Based Virtual-Run Intervention Among University Employees," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(8), pages 1-10, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:8:p:2745-:d:346188
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