Physical Activity Solutions to Decrease Occupational Stress. (May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Aslakson, Aaron; Melton, Bridget; Bland, Helen; Biber, Duke
• Is Part Of: ACSM's health & fitness journal. Volume 27:Number 3(2023)
• Page Start: 33
• Page End: 40
• Publication Date: 2023-05
• Subjects: Physical Activity -- Occupational Stress -- Coping Strategies; Exercise -- Periodicals; Physical fitness -- Periodicals; Health -- Periodicals; Exercise -- Periodicals; Health Behavior -- Periodicals; Physical Fitness -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000864
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1091-5397

Abstract

Abstract : Occupational stress impacts employees, organizations, and potential customers. Physical activity as a coping mechanism can help to mitigate the adverse outcomes of occupational stress. Physical activity solutions for employees allow employees to initiate and maintain a physically active lifestyle, potentially mitigating the adverse outcomes of occupational stress. Apply It!: After reading this article, fitness professionals will be able to: Understand the impact of occupational stress on employees. Understand how physical activity impacts occupational stress. Implement suggestions for on-site physical activity solutions and off-site physical activity promotion to impact occupational stress.