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Table 2 Methods and strategies selected for increasing physical activity in leisure time of vigorous intensity

From: Mindful "Vitality in Practice": an intervention to improve the work engagement and energy balance among workers; the development and design of the randomised controlled trial

Key determinants

Theoretical method

Practical strategy

Tools and Materials

Perceived behavioural control

Self regulation

Goal setting

Reinforcement

In-company mindfulness training

Facilitate formulation of goals and reflection

Provide positive feedback

Exercises aimed at enlarging sense of control over behaviour and beliefs of efficacy.

E-coaching: Employees formulate goals and reflect in logbook. Coach reads and stimulates reflection

In-company mindfulness training: trainer provides positive feedback.

E-coaching: coach provides positive feedback

Perceived barriers

Self regulation

Goal setting

In-company mindfulness training

Facilitate formulation of goals and reflection

Exercises aimed at reperceiving barriers and enacting on intentions.

E-coaching: Employees formulate goals and reflect in logbook. Coach reads and stimulates reflection

Social support

Mobilising social support

Form pairs or groups

In-company mindfulness training in groups and oral instruction to form pairs to do discuss homework exercises

Intention

Self regulation

In-company mindfulness training

Exercises aimed at enacting on intentions