Table 1 Performance objectives for the programme objectives formulated for the Vital@Work lifestyle intervention

Older workers improve the mental factors of vitality by relaxation exercises

1. Older workers follow once a week a guided group lesson aimed at relaxation exercises

2. Older workers monitor their weekly performed relaxation exercises

3. Older workers are able to perform relaxation exercise on their own

Older workers improve the physical factors of vitality by vigorous intensity physical activity

4. Older workers follow once a week a guided group lesson aimed at vigorous intensity physical activity

5. Older workers monitor their weekly vigorous physical activities

6.Older workers identify barriers for not being vigorous physical active

7. Older workers are able to identify solutions for the recognized barriers for not being vigorous physical active

Older workers improve their dietary habits by increasing daily intakes of fruit

8. Older workers increase their daily intakes of fruit

9. Older workers monitor their weekly intake of fruit