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- Title
PROFILE OF THE PRACTITIONERS OF AEROBIC EXERCISES IN THE CAMPUS OF THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF VIçOSA - MG.
- Authors
de Moura, Bruno Pereira; Marins, João Carlos Bouzas
- Abstract
Introduction: This study's goal was to outline the profile of practitioners of aerobic exercises in the campus of the Federal University of Viçosa MG Brazil. Materials and Methods: It was used a descriptive transversal action, randomly evaluating 50 men with an average age of 41.7 ± 5.4 years-old (30 to 50 years-old), through a questionnaire specifically formulated for that purpose. The statistical analysis was composed of descriptive data, through the distribution of percentage averages and standard deviation of the answers. Results: The main results were: 58% of individuals had the residence located on the suburbs of Viçosa; the weekly frequency of exercise of 78% of the sample ranged between three to five sessions; 49% of the practitioners selected walk as exercise; the duration of related training session for 44% of the individuals was around 60 min; the usual shift of the practice of exercises, chosen by 66%, was the night; and 52% practiced aerobic exercises for more than two years with the goals improvement of health (26%), improvement in physical fitness (22%) and weight loss with 16%. Discussion: Based on the results it is possible to conclude that the profile is characterized by residents of the suburbs, with regular practice of physical activity, preferably opting for walking during the night, taking as objective the improvement of health.
- Subjects
VICOSA (Brazil); BRAZIL; AEROBIC exercises; EXERCISE; HEALTH; PHYSICAL fitness; UNIVERSIDADE Federal de Vicosa
- Publication
Fitness & Performance Journal (Online Edition), 2009, Vol 8, Issue 4, p302
- ISSN
1519-9088
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3900/fpj.8.4.302.e