Characteristics, the profile of users, and pattern of use of outdoors gyms in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
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https://doi.org/10.12820/rbafs.27e0251Keywords:
Fitness centers, Motor activity, Epidemiology descriptive, Environment and public health, Social conditionsAbstract
This study aimed to describe the characteristics, the profile of users, and the pattern of use of Outdoors Gym (ACA - Portuguese abbreviation) in different socioeconomic areas of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. A cross-sectional study was carried out in the two ACA in 2016. Three instruments were used to measure the variables of interest in loco: the characteristics of the ACA ( PARA), face to face interviews, and systematic observation of attendees (SOPARC). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square and Fisher tests in the R software (p < 0.05). ACA-medium risk showed better structures for exercises, comfort for users, and conditions of cleanliness, aesthetics, and safety compared to ACA-low risk. Forty-nine adults (51.2% women) were interviewed, and 294 participants were observed (59.9% men). Among the users interviewed, most were over 50 years old, were overweight or obese (65.2%). Furthermore, 51.0% of respondents performed 150 minutes or more of moderate or vigorous physical activity, and 24.5% of them reached this time using only the ACA (p = 0.016). Through SOPARC was observed a proportionally greater presence of adults (62.0%), who were in sedentary behaviors (58.4%), followed by ACA exercises (34.7%) and during weekdays (64.0%). A significant proportion of participants in sedentary activities was observed in the ACA-low risk (p < 0.001). This study may contribute to guiding physical activity promotion and reinforces the relevance of physical and social environments in the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of ACA.
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