Health and productivity benefits of a multicomponent workplace program by gender in small companies

Abstract

Physical inactivity is a major public health concern, with persistent gender disparities and growing sedentary behavior in modern workplaces. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), despite employing most of the workforce, often lack structured health programs. Workplace physical activity interventions show promise but yield mixed results, especially when gender differences are not considered. This study addresses these gaps by evaluating a supervised exercise program through a sex-disaggregated analysis in SMEs from diverse sectors.