This study investigated the physical fitness of elderly hypertensive users of the fitness zones of the city of Maringá-PR. The subjects were 79 male and female elderly users of 13 fitness zones located in the city of Maringá-PR, with a diagnosis of Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH). A semistructured questionnaire was used to identify the sociodemographic and health profile. Resting blood pressure and Body Mass Index (BMI) were measured. The arm flexion and the chair lift and sit tests were used to assess muscle strength and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to identify the physical activity level. The results showed active / very active elderly, with controlled blood pressure, low sedentary behavior index and high limb strength, but with BMI representing overweight and low limb strength. Men presented higher body mass values (p = 0.020); however, other factors related to physical fitness did not show a statistically significant difference between male and female elders. It was concluded that male and female elderly with a diagnosis of SAH, users of fitness zones presented excellent levels of physical activity, associated with good health behaviors, low sedentary behavior and controlled blood pressure.
A motivação está associada à duração e frequência da prática de atividade física em idosos?Is motivation associated with the duration and frequency of physical activity in the elderly? ¿La motivación está asociada con la duración y frecuencia de actividad física en personas de la tercera edad? Resumo Este estudo analisou as relações entre os fatores de motivação e a duração e frequência da prática de atividade física. Pesquisa transversal e observacional, realizada com 79 idosos de ambos os sexos, praticantes de atividade física nas academias da terceira idade. Foi utilizado um questionário sóciodemográfico, Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física (IPAQ), versão curta, e o Inventário de Motivação para o Exercício-2 (EMI-2). Os dados foram analisados pelos testes Kolmogorov-Smirnov e pela correlação de Sperman (p<0.05). Verificou-se que os idosos praticam mais atividades leves (caminhada) e moderadas por semana. Verificou-se que a duração e frequência da prática de atividade física estão inversamente associadas a motivos como controle do estresse, prevenção de doenças, reabilitação da saúde, reconhecimento social e afiliação. Concluiu-se que os idosos praticam, em sua maioria, mais atividades físicas leves e moderadas e que os principais motivos para a prática de atividade física estão relacionados à Prevenção de doenças, Condição física, Controle do estresse, Diversão/Bem-estar e Afiliação. Ressalta-se que a duração e frequência da prática de atividade física estão inversamente associadas a motivos como controle do estresse, prevenção de doenças, reabilitação da saúde, reconhecimento social e afiliação. AbstractThis study analyzed the relationship between motivational factors and the duration and frequency of physical activity practice. Transversal and observational research was carried out with 79 elders of both sexes, that are physical activity practictioners in gyms for the elderly. A sociodemographic questionnaire, International Questionnaire on Physical Activity (IPAQ), short version, and the Motivation Inventory for Exercise-2 (EMI-2) were used. Data was analyzed by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests and the Sperman correlation (p <0.05). It was verified that the elderly practice a greater amount of light activities (walking) and moderate activities per week. It was verified that the duration and frequency of the practice of physical activity are inversely associated with reasons such as stress management, disease prevention, health rehabilitation, social recognition and affiliation. It was concluded that the elderly practice mostly mild and moderate physical activities and that the main reasons for practicing physical activity are related to Disease prevention, Physical condition, Stress control, Fun / Well-being and Affiliation. It should be emphasized that the duration and frequency of physical activity practice are inversely associated with reasons such as stress management, disease prevention, health rehabilitation, social recognition and affiliation.
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