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Promotion of health-enhancing physical activity in small-to-medium-sized enterprises

  • Public Health Network Cymru (PHNC)
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Published on: 15th May 2026

Reference type: Article

Summary:

Promoting physical activity in the workplace provides substantial health and wellbeing benefits, as well as enhancing productivity and job satisfaction. Stablishing and implementing physical activity programs within Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is often challenging due to the diverse needs and limitations in specific workplace contexts. This publication highlights the importance of promoting physical activity in the workplace and aims to provide evidence-based, practical and context-specific guidance and tools for SMEs to design and implement effective workplace physical activity programs, which will contribute in developing a culture of health that encourage both physical and mental well-being among all employees.

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