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Keyword physical activity

 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Employer-provided bicycle benefit and changes in commuting and overall physical activity: A quasi-experiment among Finnish municipal employees
Anna Makkonen, Essi Kalliolahti, Emilia Suomalainen, Jarno Tuominen, Paula Salo, Jenni Ervasti
Scand J Work Environ Health 2026;52(5):582-592
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4314
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

The consequences of changes in exercise habits on work engagement and presenteeism: Evidence from an event-study analysis using Japanese longitudinal data
Ryohei Kashima, Takuhiro Takada, Tomoaki Matsuo, Rina So
Scand J Work Environ Health 2026;52(5):570-581
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4303
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Comparison of sedentary time, number of steps and sit-to-stand-transitions of desk-based workers in different office environments including working from home: analysis of quantitative accelerometer data from the cross-sectional part of the SITFLEX Study
Martha Sauter, Eva Backé, Carina Pfab, Michaela Prigge, Claudia Brendler, Falk Liebers, Peter von Löwis, GE,1, Andrea Pfeiffer, Falko Papenfuss, Janice Hegewald
Scand J Work Environ Health 2025;51(4):333-343
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4228
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Effect of a smartphone self-management digital support system for low-back pain (selfBACK) among workers with high physical work demands – secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Charlotte Diana Nørregaard Rasmussen, Louise Fleng Sandal, Andreas Holtermann, Mette Jensen Stochkendahl, Paul Jarle Mork, Karen Søgaard
Scand J Work Environ Health 2024;50(8):613-621
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4186
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Effectiveness of a Goldilocks Work intervention in childcare workers – A cluster-randomized controlled trial
Kathrine Greby Schmidt, Anders Fritz Lerche, Marie Raunkjær Christensen, Charlotte Lund Rasmussen, Leon Straker, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Andreas Holtermann
Scand J Work Environ Health 2024;50(3):197-207
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4145
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Shift work and physical inactivity: findings from the Finnish Public Sector Study with objective working hour data
Wan-Ju Cheng, Mikko Härmä, Annina Ropponen, Kati Karhula, Aki Koskinen, Tuula ­Oksanen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2020;46(3):293-301
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3868
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Acute myocardial infarction in relation to physical activities at work: a nationwide follow-up study based on job-exposure matrices
Jens Peter Ellekilde Bonde, Dr Med Sci, Esben Meulengracht Flachs, Ida EH Madsen, Sesilje Bondo Petersen, Johan Hvid Andersen, Johnni Hansen, Esben Budtz Jørgensen, Henrik Kolstad, Andreas Holtermann, Vivi Schlünssen, Susanne Wulff Svendsen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2020;46(3):268-277
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3863
 
REVIEW
 

Psychosocial effects of workplace exercise – a systematic review
Margrethe Bordado Sköld, Mohammad Bayattork, Lars L Andersen, Vivi Schlünssen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2019;45(6):533-545
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3832
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

A cluster randomized controlled trial to reduce office workers’ sitting time: effect on productivity outcomes
James E Peterman, Genevieve N Healy, Elisabeth AH Winkler, Marj Moodie, Elizabeth G Eakin, Sheleigh P Lawler, Neville Owen, David W Dunstan, Anthony D LaMontagne
Scand J Work Environ Health 2019;45(5):483-492
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3820
 
DISCUSSION PAPER
 

Promoting health and physical capacity during productive work: the Goldilocks Principle
Andreas Holtermann, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Leon Straker
Scand J Work Environ Health 2019;45(1):90-97
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3754
 
REVIEW
 

Group-based healthy lifestyle workplace interventions for shift workers: a systematic review
Evangelia Demou, Alice MacLean, Lismy J Cheripelli, Kate Hunt, Cindy M Gray
Scand J Work Environ Health 2018;44(6):568-584
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3763
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Objectively measured physical activity of hospital shift workers
Bette Loef, Allard J van der Beek, Andreas Holtermann, Gerben Hulsegge, Debbie van Baarle, Karin I Proper
Scand J Work Environ Health 2018;44(3):265-273
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3709
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Objectively measured occupational and leisure-time physical activity: cross-sectional associations with sleep problems
Eivind Schjelderup Skarpsno, Paul Jarle Mork, Tom Ivar Lund Nilsen, Marie Birk Jørgensen, Andreas Holtermann
Scand J Work Environ Health 2018;44(2):202-211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3688
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Unhealthy lifestyle and sleep problems as risk factors for increased direct employers’ cost of short-term sickness absence
Noora Kanerva, Olli Pietiläinen, Tea Lallukka, Ossi Rahkonen, Jouni Lahti
Scand J Work Environ Health 2018;44(2):192-201
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3695
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Is self-reported time spent sedentary and in physical activity differentially biased by age, gender, body mass index, and low-back pain?
Nidhi Gupta, Marina Heiden, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Andreas Holtermann
Scand J Work Environ Health 2018;44(2):163-170
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3693
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Is objectively measured sitting at work associated with low-back pain? A cross sectional study in the DPhacto cohort
Mette Korshøj, David M Hallman, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Mette Aadahl, Andreas Holtermann, Marie Birk Jørgensen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2018;44(1):96-105
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3680
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Occupational and recreational physical activity and Parkinson’s disease in Denmark
I-Fan Shih, Charlotte Starhof, Christina Funch Lassen, Johnni Hansen, Zeyan Liew, Beate Ritz
Scand J Work Environ Health 2017;43(3):210-216
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3633
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Shift workers have similar leisure-time physical activity levels as day workers but are more sedentary at work
Gerben Hulsegge, Nidhi Gupta, Andreas Holtermann, Marie Birk Jørgensen, Karin I Proper, Allard J van der Beek
Scand J Work Environ Health 2017;43(2):127-135
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3614
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Effects of leisure-time and occupational physical activities on 20-year incidence of acute myocardial infarction: mediation and interaction
Aolin Wang, Onyebuchi A Arah, Jussi Kauhanen, Niklas Krause
Scand J Work Environ Health 2016;42(5):423-434
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3580
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Self-reported occupational physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness: Importance for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality
Andreas Holtermann, Jacob Louis Marott, Finn Gyntelberg, Karen Søgaard, Ole Steen Mortensen, Eva Prescott, Peter Schnohr
Scand J Work Environ Health 2016;42(4):291-298
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3563
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Prediction of objectively measured physical activity and sedentariness among blue-collar workers using survey questionnaires
Nidhi Gupta, Marina Heiden, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Andreas Holtermann
Scand J Work Environ Health 2016;42(3):237-245
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3561
 
REVIEW
 

Interventions to reduce sedentary behavior and increase physical activity during productive work: a systematic review
DACM Commissaris, Maaike A Huysmans, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Divya Srinivasan, Lando LJ Koppes, Ingrid JM Hendriksen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2016;42(3):181-191
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3544
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Social support modifies association between forward bending of the trunk and low-back pain: Cross-sectional field study of blue-collar workers
Morten Villumsen, Andreas Holtermann, Afshin Samani, Pascal Madeleine, Marie Birk Jørgensen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2016;42(2):125-134
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3549
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Workplace bullying, sleep problems and leisure-time physical activity: a prospective cohort study
Åse Marie Hansen, Maria Gullander, Annie Hogh, Roger Persson, Henrik Albert Kolstad, Morten V Willert, Jens Peter Bonde, Linda Kaerlev, Reiner Rugulies, Matias Brødsgaard Grynderup
Scand J Work Environ Health 2016;42(1):26-33
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3537
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Does aerobic exercise improve or impair cardiorespiratory fitness and health among cleaners? A cluster randomized controlled trial
Mette Korshøj, Mark Lidegaard, Jørgen H Skotte, Peter Krustrup, Niklas Krause, Karen Søgaard, Andreas Holtermann
Scand J Work Environ Health 2015;41(2):140-152
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3475
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Occupational physical activity and 20-year incidence of acute myocardial infarction: results from the Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study
Niklas Krause, Richard J Brand, Onyebuchi A Arah, Jussi Kauhanen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2015;41(2):124-139
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3476
 
REVIEW
 

Health-related interventions among night shift workers: a critical review of the literature
Sarah E Neil-Sztramko, Manisha Pahwa, Paul A Demers, Carolyn C Gotay
Scand J Work Environ Health 2014;40(6):543-556
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3445
 
REVIEW
 

Walks4Work: Assessing the role of the natural environment in a workplace physical activity intervention
Daniel K Brown, Jo L Barton, Jules Pretty, Valerie F Gladwell
Scand J Work Environ Health 2014;40(4):390-399
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3421
 
DISCUSSION PAPER
 

Randomized controlled trials are needed to close the evidence gap in the prevention of preterm birth
Emma Kwegyir-Afful, Sharea Ijaz, Kimmo Räsänen, Jos Verbeek
Scand J Work Environ Health 2014;40(1):96-99
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3396
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Does a history of physical exposures at work affect hand-grip strength in midlife? A retrospective cohort study in Denmark
Anne Møller, Susanne Reventlow, Åse Marie Hansen, Lars L Andersen, Volkert Siersma, Rikke Lund, Kirsten Avlund, Johan Hviid Andersen, Ole Steen Mortensen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2013;39(6):599-608
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3368
 
EDITORIAL
 

Should construction workers work harder to improve their health?
Jos Verbeek
Scand J Work Environ Health 2013;39(5):427-429
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3375
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Occupational lifting during pregnancy and risk of fetal death in a large national cohort study
Mette Juhl, Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, Pernille Stemann Larsen, Per Kragh Andersen, Susanne Wulff Svendsen, Jens Peter Bonde, Anne-Marie Nybo Andersen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2013;39(4):335-342
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3335
 
REVIEW
 

The contribution of overweight, obesity, and lack of physical activity to exit from paid employment: a meta-analysis
Suzan JW Robroek, Kerstin G Reeuwijk, Frances C Hillier, Clare L Bambra, Rogier M van Rijn, Alex Burdorf
Scand J Work Environ Health 2013;39(3):233-240
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3354
 
DISCUSSION PAPER
 

Conceptual heuristic models of the interrelationships between obesity and the occupational environment
Sudha P Pandalai, Paul A Schulte, Diane B Miller
Scand J Work Environ Health 2013;39(3):221-232
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3363
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Poor health, unhealthy behaviors, and unfavorable work characteristics influence pathways of exit from paid employment among older workers in Europe: a four year follow-up study
Suzan JW Robroek, Merel Schuring, Simone Croezen, Mikael Stattin, Alex Burdorf
Scand J Work Environ Health 2013;39(2):125-133
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3319
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Occupational lifting and pelvic pain during pregnancy: a study within the Danish National Birth Cohort
Pernille Stemann Larsen, Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, Mette Juhl, Susanne Wulff Svendsen, Jens Peter Bonde, Anne-Marie Nybo Andersen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2013;39(1):88-95
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3304
 
REVIEW
 

Risk and prognosis of inguinal hernia in relation to occupational mechanical exposures – a systematic review of the epidemiologic evidence
Susanne Wulff Svendsen, Poul Frost, Marie Vestergaard Vad, Johan Hviid Andersen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2013;39(1):5-26
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3305
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Dose–response relation between perceived physical exertion during healthcare work and risk of long-term sickness absence
Lars Louis Andersen, Thomas Clausen, Roger Persson, Andreas Holtermann
Scand J Work Environ Health 2012;38(6):582-589
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3310
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Effect of individualized worksite exercise training on aerobic capacity and muscle strength among construction workers – a randomized controlled intervention study
Bibi Gram, Andreas Holtermann, Karen Søgaard, Gisela Sjøgaard
Scand J Work Environ Health 2012;38(5):467-475
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3260
 
REVIEW
 

A systematic review of the cost-effectiveness of worksite physical activity and/or nutrition programs
Johanna M van Dongen, Karin I Proper, Marieke F van Wier, Allard J van der Beek, Paulien M Bongers, Willem van Mechelen, Maurits W van Tulder
Scand J Work Environ Health 2012;38(5):393-408
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3275
 
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
 

Letter to the Editor
Courtney Campbell
Scand J Work Environ Health 2011;37(1):80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3031
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

The effectiveness of yoga for the improvement of well-being and resilience to stress in the workplace
Ned Hartfiel, Jon Havenhand, Sat Bir Khalsa, Graham Clarke, Anne Krayer
Scand J Work Environ Health 2011;37(1):70-76
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.2916
 
REVIEW
 

The repeatability and validity of questionnaires assessing occupational physical activity – a systematic review
Lydia Kwak, Karin I Proper, Maria Hagströmer, Malin Sjöström
Scand J Work Environ Health 2011;37(1):6-29
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3085
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Fitness, work, and leisure-time physical activity and ischaemic heart disease and all-cause mortality among men with pre-existing cardiovascular disease
Andreas Holtermann, Ole Steen Mortensen, Hermann Burr, Karen Søgaard, Finn Gyntelberg, Poul Suadicani
Scand J Work Environ Health 2010;36(5):366-372
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.2914
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Physical demands at work, physical fitness, and 30-year ischaemic heart disease and all-cause mortality in the Copenhagen Male Study
Andreas Holtermann, Ole Steen Mortensen, Hermann Burr, Karen Søgaard, Finn Gyntelberg, Poul Suadicani
Scand J Work Environ Health 2010;36(5):357-365
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.2913
 
EDITORIAL
 

Physical activity and cardiovascular mortality – disentangling the roles of work, fitness, and leisure
Niklas Krause
Scand J Work Environ Health 2010;36(5):349-355
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3077
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

The interplay between physical activity at work and during leisure time – risk of ischemic heart disease and all-cause mortality in middle-aged Caucasian men
Andreas Holtermann, Ole Steen Mortensen, Hermann Burr, Karen Søgaard, Finn Gyntelberg, Poul Suadicani
Scand J Work Environ Health 2009;35(6):466-474
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.1357
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Health-related effects of worksite interventions involving physical exercise and reduced workhours
Ulrica von Thiele Schwarz, Petra Lindfors, Ulf Lundberg
Scand J Work Environ Health 2008;34(3):179-188
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.1227
 
EDITORIAL
 

Physical activity and cardiovascular health—work and leisure differ
Katriina Kukkonen-Harjula
Scand J Work Environ Health 2007;33(6):401-404
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.1161
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Gender perspective in the analysis of the relationship between long workhours, health and health-related behavior
Lucía Artazcoz, Imma Cortès, Carme Borrell, Vicenta Escribà-Agüir, Lorena Cascant
Scand J Work Environ Health 2007;33(5):344-350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.1154
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Work ability index of young employees and their sickness absence during the following year
Veikko Kujala, Tuija Tammelin, Jouko Remes, Elina Vammavaara, Ellen Ek, Jaana Laitinen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2006;32(1):75-84
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.979
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Utility of restricted neck movement as a diagnostic criterion in case definition for neck disorders
Isabel Reading, Karen Walker-Bone, Keith T Palmer, Cyrus Cooper, David Coggon
Scand J Work Environ Health 2005;31(5):387-393
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.922
 

Theoretical analysis of the influence of aerosol size distribution and physical activity on particle deposition pattern in human lungs
Ari Voutilainen, Jari P Kaipio, Juha Pekkanen, Kirsi L Timonen, Juhani Ruuskanen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2004;30(Supplement 2):73-79
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Costs, benefits and effectiveness of worksite physical activity counseling from the employer`s perspective
Karin I Proper, Martina C de Bruyne, Vincent H Hildebrandt, Allard J van der Beek, Willem Jan Meerding, Willem van Mechelen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2004;30(1):36-46
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.763
 
REVIEW
 

Health promotion trials at worksites and risk factors for cancer
Gemma Janer, Maria Sala, Manolis Kogevinas
Scand J Work Environ Health 2002;28(3):141-157
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.658
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Effectiveness of a worksite exercise program with respect to perceived work ability and sick leaves among women with physical work
Eija Nurminen, Antti Malmivaara, Juhani Ilmarinen, Pekka Ylöstalo, Pertti Mutanen, Guy Ahonen, Timo Aro
Scand J Work Environ Health 2002;28(2):85-93
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.652
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Joint effect of shift work and adverse life-style factors on the risk of coronary heart disease
Leena Tenkanen, Tom Sjöblom, Mikko Härmä
Scand J Work Environ Health 1998;24(5):351-357
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.355
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Combined effects of shift work and life-style on the prevalence of insomnia, sleep deprivation and daytime sleepiness
Mikko Härmä, Leena Tenkanen, Tom Sjöblom, T Alikoski, P Heinsalmi
Scand J Work Environ Health 1998;24(4):300-307
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.324
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 

Ten-year mortality from coronary heart disease among 172,000 men classified by occupational physical activity.
A Menotti, V Puddu
Scand J Work Environ Health 1979;5(2):100-108
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.2663
 
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
 
Figure from article: Device-measured physical...

Device-measured physical activity and sedentary behavior during office versus remote workdays among hybrid workers
Tuija Leskinen, Miika Tuominen, Kristin Suorsa, Jesse Pasanen, Sanna Pasanen, Vilma Iisalo, Virpi Ruohomäki, Katja Pahkala, Olli J Heinonen, Sari Stenholm
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4335
 
AMENDMENTS & CORRECTIONS
 

Physical activity at work may not be health enhancing. A systematic review with meta-analysis on the association between occupational physical activity and cardiovascular disease mortality covering 23 studies with 655 892 participants
Bart Cillekens, Maaike A Huysmans, Andreas Holtermann, Willem van Mechelen, Leon Straker, Niklas Krause, Allard J van der Beek, Pieter Coenen
Scand J Work Environ Health 2023;49(3):231-244
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4090
 
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