Introduction: The present study entitled “physical activity and life style pattern amongst working women” was prospectively undertaken to assess both these parameters in backdrop of changing life styles and roles and responsibilities of educated working women. Methodology: The study was conducted on 250 working women, selected from both government and private sector organizational firms from tricity i.e. Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. A self-designed questionnaire that included demographic information and lifestyle factors was developed and administered to elicit the required information. Physical Activity was assessed using globally accepted standardized International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ)(WHO).Results: 69.2% had sedentary level of physical activity. The percentage of moderate activity level was 30.8%.Out of 250 subjects, large number of the respondents were non-smokers. And only 15.6% subjects consumed alcohol. Conclusion: Due to changing roles w.r.t employment, education and economic independence a change in life style factors is inevitable. However, this change needs to be directed as positive deviation to develop healthy and efficient workforce. Education for producing lifestyle changes through individual initiative by a knowledgeable population is apt.
