Study Links Higher Physical Activity to Lower Burnout in Korean Workers
A study of 7,973 Korean workers found those exercising 25 minutes or more plus daily walking had about 62% lower burnout risk.
A study has found that higher total physical activity is associated with markedly lower burnout prevalence among Korean workers, according to inews24.com. Workers who did at least 25 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise plus 30 to 60 minutes of light walking daily had about 62 percent lower burnout risk.
The research, involving Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine and Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, analyzed 7,973 Korean workers aged 19 to 65. Of that group, 1,262 were classified as experiencing burnout.
The findings point to a link between overall activity levels and burnout, with the combination of moderate-to-vigorous exercise and light walking associated with the largest reduction in risk.
Quick answers
How many workers were included in the study?
The study analyzed 7,973 Korean workers aged 19 to 65, of whom 1,262 were classified as experiencing burnout.
How much exercise was linked to lower burnout risk?
Workers doing 25 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous exercise plus 30 to 60 minutes of light walking daily had about 62 percent lower burnout risk.