Table 2 Comparisons (Least square mean±SE or unadjusted %*) between WA and standard departments on body composition and physical activity/exercise measures**
From: An examination of the benefits of health promotion programs for the national fire service
Body domposition | WA§ (n = 522; 52.1) | Standard (n = 480; 47.9) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
BMI (kg/m2) | 28.4(0.5) | 30.5(1.1) | 0.011 |
BF% (%) | 23.1(0.8) | 26.9(1.7) | 0.002 |
WC (cm) | 96.2(1.2) | 102.2(2.8) | 0.006 |
Obesity status | |||
-BMI defined (% BMI ≥ 30.0) | 25.3 | 35.6 | 0.002 |
-BF% defined (% BF% > 25%) | 33.3 | 43.5 | <0.001 |
-WC defined (% WC > 102.0 cm or 40.0 inches) | 23.0 | 32.8 | <0.001 |
Weight self-perception (%)¥ | 0.016 | ||
-Underweight | 6.0 | 4.1 | |
-About the right weight | 35.0 | 31.8 | |
-Overweight | 59.0 | 64.2 | |
Physical activity and exercise | |||
Physical activity level (SRPA) | 5.0(0.2) | 4.2(0.5) | 0.022 |
Estimated VO2max (mL/kg/min) | 40.7(0.6) | 37.5(1.3) | 0.001 |
Met NFPA Standard (12.0 METs; % yes) | 46.8 | 43.0 | <0.001 |
Exercise at fire station (%) | <0.001 | ||
-Never | 4.4 | 19.8 | |
-Some days | 22.7 | 39.7 | |
-Most days | 43.9 | 27.7 | |
-Everyday | 29.0 | 12.9 | |
Most times I do aerobic exercise (%>30 minutes/session) | 62.3 | 59.2 | 0.261 |
Most times I do strength training (%>30 minutes/session) | 58.8 | 51.3 | 0.029 |