Self-perception and dissatisfaction with weight does not depend on the frequency of physical activity

Araújo, Denise Sardinha Mendes Soares de; Araújo, Cláudio Gil Soares de

doi:10.1590/s0066-782x2003000300001

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“…Um interessante estudo detetou uma tendência para os homens serem um pouco mais ativos fisicamente do que as mulheres, em relação às AFs passadas e atuais, mas de acordo com os nossos achados, os autores também não verificaram uma relação significativa da frequência entre os grupos (de Araújo & de Araújo, 2003). Na literatura que aborda esta temática é mais comum constatar diferenças entre estes dois grupos (De Moor, Stubbe, Boomsma, & De Geus, 2007;Kolt, Driver, & Giles, 2004;Stubbe et al, 2006).…”

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O impacto das características individuais na permanência em programas de atividades físicas numa academia de ginástica

Garay¹,

Sperandei²,

Palma³

2014

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ARTIGO ORIGINAL | ORIGINAL ARTICLE RESUMOO estudo verificou o impacto das características individuais (sexo, faixa etária, índice de massa corporal, percentual de gordura corporal) e frequência mensal de prática sobre a regularidade numa academia de ginástica. Os 1573 indivíduos de ambos os sexos (masculinos: n= 840) com idade de 32.5±8.9 anos tiveram suas características definidas na avaliação funcional ao ingressar na academia. A frequên-cia média mensal (FMM) foi calculada com base no controle de acesso, sendo computado apenas um acesso/dia. Definiu-se "regularidade" como a permanência na academia por seis meses (ou mais) consecutivos. O impacto das características sobre a regularidade foi determinado por um modelo múltiplo de regressão logística. Faixa etária e FMM se mostraram associadas a uma maior probabilidade de regularidade. Tomando por referência os indivíduos com até 25 anos, os com idade entre 26 e 45 apresentaram maior chance de regularidade (OR: 1.67; IC95%: 1.19−2.34; p= 0.003), assim como aqueles acima de 45 anos (OR: 3.28; IC95%: 1.99−5.42; p< 0.001). FMM igual ou superior a oito dias apresentou probabilidade superior a 50% de se tornar regular, independente da faixa etária. Conclui-se que as características individuais podem ser utilizadas na deteção de indivíduos mais propensos a abandonar a prática, de modo a orientar intervenções para evitar esse abandono. Palavras-chave: aderência, exercício físico, frequência ABSTRACTThe study examined the impact of individual characteristics (gender, age, BMI, body fat percentage) and monthly frequency of practice on regular access to the gym. Anthropometric measures of 1573 subjects of both sexes (male: n = 840; age 32.5 ± 8.9 years) were assessed at the beginning of the exercises program. The Average Monthly Frequency (AMF) was calculated based on access control, being computed only one access/day. We defined "regular" the individual staying in the gym for six months (or more) consecutive. The impact of the characteristics on regularity was determined by a multiple logistic regression model. Age and AMF were associated with high probability of regularity. Taking as reference individuals up to 25 years, within age between 26 and 45 showed higher chances to be regular (OR: 1.67, 95% CI 1.19 to 2.34, p= 0.003), as well as those above 45 years (OR: 3.28, 95% CI 1.99 to 5.42, p<0.001). AMF equal to or higher than eight days showed 50% of probability to be regular, regardless of age. It is concluded that individual characteristics can be selected for the detection of individuals that are more likely to abandon exercises programs and to prevent dropout.

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O impacto das características individuais na permanência em programas de atividades físicas numa academia de ginástica

Garay¹,

Sperandei²,

Palma³

2014

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“…Studies suggest that the prevalence of overweight is higher and weight dissatisfaction is lower in those cultures that less typically equate thinness with attractiveness (6, 7), and, therefore, weight loss may be less of a motivating factor for increasing activity levels. Several studies in adults have found physical activity level to be unrelated to overweight self‐perception, level of satisfaction with current weight, or weight loss attempts (8, 9), and overweight self‐perception may even be a barrier to physical activity participation (10). Feeling “too fat” to exercise, or misperceiving that vigorous exercise is necessary for weight control, may actually deter physical activity adoption and maintenance (5, 10).…”

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Ethnic and Sex Variations in Overweight Self‐perception: Relationship to Sedentariness

Yancey¹,

Simon

McCarthy³

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Ethnic and sex variations in overweight self-perception: relationship to sedentariness. Obesity. 2006;14:980 -988. Objective: With increasing frequency, health promotion messages advocating physical activity are claiming weight loss as a benefit. However, messages promoting physical activity as a weight loss strategy may have limited effectiveness and cross-cultural relevance. We recently found self-perceived overweight to be a more robust correlate of sedentary behavior than BMI in Los Angeles County adults. In this study, we examined ethnic and sex differences in overweight self-perception and their association with sedentariness in this sample. Research Methods and Procedures:We conducted bivariate and multivariate analyses of cross-sectional survey data from a representative sample of Los Angeles County adults. Results: Women were more likely to perceive themselves to be overweight than men overall (73.2% of overweight/nonobese and 24.1% of average weight women vs. 44.5% of overweight/non-obese and 5.6% of average weight men) and within each ethnic group. African-Americans were least likely (41.3% of overweight/non-obese African-Americans self-identified as overweight) and whites were most likely to consider themselves overweight (60.6% of overweight/ non-obese whites self-identified as overweight). Overweight (vs. average weight) self-perception was correlated with sedentariness among average weight adults (45.3% vs. 33.0%, p Ͻ 0.001), overweight adults (43.4% vs. 33.6%, p Ͻ 0.001), men (average and overweight: 38.4% vs. 27.8%, p Ͻ 0.001), overweight whites (41.9% vs. 29.7%, p ϭ 0.0012), and African-Americans and Latinos (41.6% vs. 33.9%, p ϭ 0.005). Discussion: These data suggest that our society's emphasis on weight loss rather than lifestyle change may inadvertently discourage physical activity adoption/maintenance among non-obese individuals. However, further research is needed, particularly from prospective cohort and intervention studies, to elucidate the relationship between overweight self-perception and healthy lifestyle change.

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“…Diversos estudos apresentam as evidências que as mulheres desejam uma massa corporal menos volumosa dentro de padrões da SI (Araújo & Araújo, 2003;Loland, 2000;McLaren & Gauvin, 2002).…”

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Imagem corporal em mulheres adultas vs. meia-idade e idosas praticantes e não praticantes de hidroginástica

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ARTIGO ORIGINAL | ORIGINAL ARTICLE RESUMOO objetivo do presente estudo foi comparar a imagem corporal de mulheres adultas vs. meia-idade e idosas praticantes e não praticantes de hidroginástica. A amostra foi constituída por 300 mulheres brasileiras com idades compreendidas entre 20 e 83 anos (48.96 ± 15.41), divididas em quatro grupos: Grupo 1 = 75 mulheres adultas não praticantes com idades entre 20 e 49 anos; Grupo 2 = 75 mulheres de meia-idade e idosas não praticantes com idades entre 50 e 82 anos; Grupo 3 = 75 mulheres de meia-idade e idosas praticantes com idade entre 50 e 83 anos e Grupo 4 = 75 mulheres adultas praticantes com idade entre 20 e 49 anos. O instrumento utilizado para determinar à imagem corporal actual e desejada foi a Escala de Desenhos de Silhuetas descrita por Stunkard. Os resultados demonstram que não houve diferenças significativas com a insatisfação da imagem corporal entre os grupos de mulheres adultas vs. meia-idade e idosas vs. praticantes vs. não praticantes (p>0.05). Entretanto, houve diferenças significativas entre a insatisfação com a imagem corporal actual vs. ideal para todos os grupos do estudo (p<0.05). Conclui-se que a idade e a prática da hidroginástica não são factores determinantes na percepção que as mulheres têm da imagem corporal. Palavras-chave: imagem corporal, actividade física, hidroginástica, mulheres. ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to compare the body image of adult vs. middle-aged and elderly women practitioners and non-practitioners of hydro gymnastics. The sample consisted of 300 Brazilian women aged between 20 and 83 years (48.96 ± 15.41), divided into four groups: Group 1 = 75 adult women not practitioners aged between 20 and 49 years; Group 2 = 75 middle-aged and elderly women not practitioners aged 50 to 82 years; Group 3 = 75 middle-aged and elderly women practitioners aged between 50 and 83 years and Group 4 = 75 practitioners adult women aged between 20 and 49 years. The instrument used to determine the current and desired body image was the Scale Drawings of silhouettes described by Stunkard. The results showed no significant differences with body image dissatisfaction among groups of adults vs. middle-aged and elderly vs. practitioners vs. non-practicing (p> 0.05). However, there were significant differences between the dissatisfaction with the actual body image vs. ideal for all study groups (p< 0.05). We conclude that the age and the practice of hydro gymnastics are not determining factors in the perception that women have body image.

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Self-perception and dissatisfaction with weight does not depend on the frequency of physical activity

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O impacto das características individuais na permanência em programas de atividades físicas numa academia de ginástica

O impacto das características individuais na permanência em programas de atividades físicas numa academia de ginástica

Ethnic and Sex Variations in Overweight Self‐perception: Relationship to Sedentariness

Imagem corporal em mulheres adultas vs. meia-idade e idosas praticantes e não praticantes de hidroginástica

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