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This research aims to find out if short exercise breaks during the workday can help prevent muscle and joint pain in workers. It compares a strength exercise program with a stretching (mobility) program to see which one better improves movement, reduces pain, and supports overall worker health. The study focuses on active workers and evaluates how these exercises affect physical health and work ability. Participants are assigned to one of two groups based on their workplace or preference. One group performs high-intensity strength training exercises using elastic bands or body weight, targeting the shoulder, back, and legs. The other group does a routine of 12 low-intensity mobility and static stretching exercises to relax muscles and mobilize joints. Both groups take part in daily 5-minute exercise breaks for 8 weeks, with one supervised session weekly to learn the exercises. Researchers assess participants at the start (week 0), after the program ends (week 8), and three months later (week 20). They conduct simple physical tests like the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand test and measure strength and self-reported health including pain levels and work ability. These assessments help determine how the exercises impact functional capacity and overall well-being during and after the study period.