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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 13(6), pp. 1194 - 1201
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130603
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Losing Big at Work: Effectiveness of the Biggest Loser Physical Activity鈥揃ased Obesity Program in Controlling Employee Obesity
Charis B. Limbo-Rivera *
Institute of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Teacher Education, Visayas State University, Philippines
ABSTRACT
Structured physical activity programs are gaining attention as effective approaches for weight management and reducing obesity in universities and workplaces. This study evaluated the Biggest Loser Physical Activity鈥揃ased Obesity Program, implemented at a state university in the Philippines. A total of 29 obese employees, varying in terms of sex, age, and marital status, voluntarily participated in the six-week program. The research used an experimental one-group pretest鈥損osttest design, with data analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive patterns revealed that women generally lost a higher percentage of their initial body weight compared to men, and single participants showed slightly greater improvements than married participants. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test also showed a significant reduction in Body Mass Index (BMI) after the program, confirming its effectiveness. Further analysis using ANCOVA demonstrated that baseline BMI was the strongest predictor of post-intervention BMI, while sex, age, and marital status had no significant influence. These findings highlight the potential of workplace-based physical activity programs in addressing obesity and underscore the importance of institutionalizing such initiatives within organizational health policies.
KEYWORDS
Employee Obesity, Biggest Loser, Physical Activity Program
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Charis B. Limbo-Rivera , "Losing Big at Work: Effectiveness of the Biggest Loser Physical Activity鈥揃ased Obesity Program in Controlling Employee Obesity," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 6, pp. 1194 - 1201, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130603.
(b). APA Format:
Charis B. Limbo-Rivera (2025). Losing Big at Work: Effectiveness of the Biggest Loser Physical Activity鈥揃ased Obesity Program in Controlling Employee Obesity. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 13(6), 1194 - 1201. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130603.