The UP150: A Multifactorial Environmental Intervention to Promote Employee Physical and Mental Well-Being

Pietro Luigi Invernizzi, Gabriele Signorini, Raffaele Scurati, Giovanni Michielon, Stefano Benedini, Andrea Bosio and Walter Staiano
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Pietro Luigi Invernizzi: Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20129 Milan, Italy
Gabriele Signorini: Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20129 Milan, Italy
Raffaele Scurati: Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20129 Milan, Italy
Giovanni Michielon: Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20129 Milan, Italy
Stefano Benedini: Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20129 Milan, Italy
Andrea Bosio: Human Performance Laboratory, Mapei Sport Research Centre, 21057 Olgiate Olona, Italy
Walter Staiano: Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 3, 1-26

Abstract: Physical activity (PA) is a major health factor and studies suggest workplaces could promote PA by modifying office design, motivational strategies and technology. The present study aims to evaluate the efficiency of UP150, a multifactorial workplace intervention for the improvement and maintenance of the level of physical fitness (PF) and wellbeing. Forty-five employees were randomly divided into the experimental (EG) and control (CG) groups. The PF was assessed pre-post intervention using the cubo fitness test (CFT), the amount of PA was evaluated using the IPAQ questionnaire and accelerometers while the workload was assessed using the NASA-TLX questionnaire and psycho-physical health by using the SF-12 questionnaire. The EG worked in UP150 offices while the CG worked in their usual offices for 8 weeks. The EG and CG came back 4 weeks after the intervention for CFT retention. The EG improved CFT motor efficiency and the amount of moderate PA, while it reduced mental load. The EG retained reached motor efficiency levels 4 weeks after the intervention. No differences were found in IPAQ. The UP150 demonstrated to be a proactive environment and to be efficient in the promotion of PA, improving PF and mental health while decreasing mental load.

Keywords: motor efficiency; workplace; physical activity; self-determination; effort perception (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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