Table 1
Demographic variables, phase angle, and ActivPAL outcomes at baseline.
| DEMOGRAPHICS | CONTROL (n = 19) | INTERVENTION (n = 19) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 42.3 ± 9.5 | 45.3 ± 6.0 |
| % Female participants | 73.3% (n = 14) | 78.9% (n = 15) |
| Full-time workers | 19 | 19 |
| Years of service | 14.6 ± 11.5 | 15.2 ± 10.1 |
| Daily working (min/day) | 467.4 ± 79.0 | 480.0 ± 80.3 |
| % of participants with chronic disease | 21.1% (n = 4) | 20.0% (n = 4) |
| Biometric assessments | ||
| Height (m) | 1.64 ± 0.1 | 1.63 ± 0.1 |
| Body mass (kg) | 82.3 ± 21.1 | 72.0 ± 16.5 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 30.5 ± 7.4 | 27.2 ± 6.1 |
| Body fat (%) | 38.3 ± 8.6 | 36.5 + 6.9 |
| Phase angle (º) | 5.3 ± 0.7 | 5.3 ± 0.7 |
| Resistance (R) | 544.2 ± 88.6 | 553.4 ± 72.1 |
| Reactance (Xc) | 50.2 ± 8.8 | 51.0 ± 7.2 |
| ActivPAL outcomes | ||
| Sitting time (min/day) | 475.9 ± 130.4 | 469.0 ± 70.5 |
| Prolonged sitting (min/day)* | 266.7 ± 118.7 | 276.1 ± 93.8 |
| Standing time (min/day) | 248.4 ± 82.2 | 274.2 ± 92.5 |
| Stepping time (min/day) | 81.5 ± 23.3 | 99.9 ± 27.3 |
| Number of sit to stand transitions | 45.1 ± 12.2 | 44.9 ± 11.2 |
| Number of valid days | 6.0 ± 0.0 | 6.0 ± 0.0 |
[i] Notes: *Prolonged sitting, ≥ 30 min.
Figure 1
Change in Phase Angle from baseline to 6 months in both groups.
Figure 2
Inter-individual changes among group participants on resistance (R), reactance (Xc), and Phase Angle (PhA).