Effects of a physical exercise intervention on subjective physical well‐being, psychosocial functioning and general well‐being among office workers: A cluster randomized‐controlled cross‐over design

The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of a workplace physical exercise intervention on subjective physical well‐being, psychosocial functioning and general well‐being.

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