a report on attempts to acquire exercise habits through japanese health education for adult workers from cebu, philippines

Background: good health is a pivotal aspect of daily life that contributes to social development. physical activity is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. health promotion enables individuals to increase their control and improve their health, and health programs promote physical activity to improve health. objectives: this study aims to introduce the japanese health education guidelines according to the requirements of the international organization for standardization (iso) 9001-certified health education system in the cebu region of the philippines and aims to improve the health of the participants. methods: a 12-month health program was implemented in cebu city, and 43 participants were recruited, aged 35.0 ± 9.9 years (mean ± sd), including 22 men aged 35.6 ± 7.9 years and 21 women aged 34.3 ± 7.9 years. the effects of the health program and physical activity were assessed using brain function tests and blood chemistry profiles before and after the program. results: the average number of total daily steps taken by the 43 participants was 6,052. the weight and eyes-open single-leg stance for balance significantly improved. however, no significant differences were observed in the other physical fitness parameters, blood pressure, and brain function values. conclusions: this health education is characterized by a mechanism that enables the setting of the next goal based on these evaluations and how to improve health. the participants have to be motivated to aim for a 7,000 daily step goal. therefore, the participants and the staff involved in health education should build a relationship of trust and a deep bond, and the exercise continuation rate may increase, leading to a higher quality of life.