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This systematic review aimed to identify predictors of success, measured in terms of engagement (eg,\u00a0involvement duration) and health behavior change (eg,\u00a0increased step counts), of workplace interventions targeting physical activity.<jats:bold>Methods<\/jats:bold>: A structured search of 3 databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science) was conducted to identify articles published between January 2000 and April 2017. For inclusion, articles needed to test a workplace intervention targeting physical activity and perform a quantitative analysis, identifying predictors of engagement or health behavior change.<jats:bold>Results<\/jats:bold>: Twenty-two studies were identified for review (median quality score\u2009=\u200970%). Demographic variables (eg,\u00a0gender, age) were inconsistent predictors of success. However, employees in better health and physically active at baseline were found to have a greater likelihood of success.<jats:bold>Conclusions<\/jats:bold>: It appears that achieving successful results among employees at high risk of poor health outcomes remains a significant challenge for interventions. 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