Abstract
Objective: To verify the characteristics of the users and the usage pattern of outdoor fitness equipment (OFE). Methods: Descriptive, exploratory and quantitative research, conducted in 2015, with 308 users of 22 OFE of Teresina, Piaui. Data collection was carried out by filling out a form which contained questions related to sociodemographic, behavioral and health aspects, nutritional profile, equipment and space usage, distance from the residence, and company for practices. Each site was visited four times, with an average visit duration of one hour. The variables were analyzed with use of measures of central tendency and dispersion. Results: The findings show an average period of OFE use of 22.2 + 17.7 months, users’ mean age of 53.8 + 12.4 years, prevalence of women (78.2%, n=241), complete secondary education (42.2%, n=130), brown race/color (55.5%, n=171), and mean BMI of 25.85 + 3.981 kg/m². It was found that 63% (n=194) of the users take up to 10 minutes to reach the outdoor gym, 87% (n=268) attend it from three to five times a week, 54.2% (n=167) remain there for 20 to 40 minutes, and 49.4% (n=152) of the subjects do not use at least one piece of equipment because of some pain (39.2%, n=60). Despite the availability of a physical education professional in a majority (70.8%, n=218) of OFE, having a follow-up conducted by this professional was considered the most urgent need (36.7%; n=113). Conclusion: In the investigated outdoor gyms there was the prevalence of brown female users, with a complete secondary education, who live near the gym and make use of it three to five times a week, remaining in the location for 20 to 40 minutes.
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A Tabela II também evidencia que o principal motivo que leva os usuários a frequentarem as academias está relacionado às questões de obtenção ou manutenção da saúde (50,6%, n=156)
Observou-se que o principal motivo que leva os usuários a frequentarem as academias está relacionado às questões de obtenção ou de manutenção da saúde (50,6%, n=156)
Academias da saúde de Florianópolis: diferenças regionais na percepção dos idosos quanto aos serviços prestados, motivos de ingresso e permanência e nível de atividade física
Summary
Objetivo: Verificar as características dos usuários e o padrão de uso das academias ao ar livre (AAL). Resultados: Encontrou-se tempo médio de utilização das AAL de 22,2 +17,7 meses, média de idade de 53,8+ 12,4 anos, prevalência do sexo feminino (78,2%, n= 241), ensino médio completo (42,2%, n= 130), raça/ cor parda (55,5%, n= 171) e média de IMC 25,85 + 3,981 kg/m2. Averiguou-se que 63% (n= 194) dos usuários levam até 10 minutos para chegar à academia, 87% (n= 268) frequentam entre três a cinco vezes por semana, 54,2% (n= 167) permanecem entre 20 a 40 minutos e 49,4% (n= 152) não utilizam pelo menos um dos aparelhos devido à alguma dor (39,2%, n=60). Conclusão: Prevaleceu, nas academias ao ar livre investigadas, a presença de usuárias pardas, com ensino médio completo, que moram próximo à academia e a utilizam de três a cinco vezes por semana, permanecendo 20 a 40 minutos no local.
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