Tire suas dúvidas: realizar exercícios físicos na academia é seguro?

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É seguro frequentar academias de ginástica neste momento? [libras]

"COVID - 19: Perguntas e respostas" é resultado de uma parceria entre o Laboratório Aberto de Interatividade para a Disseminação do Conhecimento Científico e Tecnológico (LAbI), o Laboratório de Tradução Audiovisual da Língua de Sinais (LATRAVILIS) e o projeto InformaSUS, todos vinculados à Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar).

Coronavírus: quando as academias voltarão a funcionar?

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Coronavírus: clubes poderão reabrir?

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Women's views about breast cancer prevention at mammography screening units and well women's clinics.

Background: Women attending mammography screening units (msus) and well women's clinics (wwcs) represent a motivated cohort likely to engage in interventions aimed at primary breast cancer (bca) prevention. Methods: We used a feasibility questionnaire distributed to women (40-49 or 50-74 years of age) attending msus and wwcs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to examine■ women's views about bca primary prevention and sources of health care information,■ prevalence of lifestyle-related bca risk factors, and■ predictors of prior mammography encounters within provincial screening guidelines.Variables examined included personal profiling, comorbidities, prior mammography uptake, lifestyle behaviours, socioeconomic status, health information sources, and willingness to discuss or implement lifestyle modifications, or endocrine therapy, or both. A logistic regression analysis examined associations with prior mammography encounters. Results: Of the 244 responses obtained during 1.5 months from women aged 40-49 years (n = 75) and 50-74 years (n = 169), 56% and 75% respectively sought or would prefer to receive health information from within, as opposed to outside, health care. Lifestyle-related bca risk factors were prevalent, and most women were willing to discuss or implement lifestyle modifications (93%) or endocrine therapy (67%). Of the two age groups, 49% and 93% respectively had previously undergone mammography within guidelines. Increasing age and marital status (single, separated, or divorced vs. married or partnered) were independent predictors of prior mammography encounters within guidelines for women 40-49 years of age; no independent predictors were observed in the older age group. Conclusions: Women attending msus and wwcs seem to largely adhere to mammography guidelines and appear motivated to engage in bca primary prevention strategies, including lifestyle modifications and endocrine therapy. Women's views as observed in this study provide a rationale for the potential incorporation of bca risk assessment within the "mammogram point of care" to engage motivated women in bca primary prevention strategies.

The main critical issues of the gym environment in an Italian city.

BACKGROUND: The lack of a consistent national regulation regarding gym facilities, combined with the growth and transformation of the world of fitness, has led to an uncontrolled situation, where, especially in metropolitan areas, low cost gyms are continuously popping up, often not respecting the structural and hygienic requirements. AIM OF THE STUDY: Objective of this study is to evaluate the results of a monitoring programme about the gym environment, to highlight the main critical issues. METHODS: In 2018 a randomized sample of 90 gyms was inspected in Milan, using a checklist with three sections of inquiry and the resulting data were analysed through a series of multivariate regression models. RESULTS: As per the various aspects analysed, many outcomes with low scores concerned franchised gyms, which have shown to be unsatisfactory in many respects; in addition, the lack of L. pneumophila risk containment procedures has been observed in the facilities without a swimming pool, compared to those with it. CONCLUSIONS: The study results offer a clear picture of the gym environment, identifying many inadequacies for different hygienic and safety aspects; therefore, it has been possible to understand which issues need particular attention in order normalize the situation, which should be checked by future investigative steps.

Impact of applying different resting blood pressure cut-points to clear for maximal exercise.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of applying six commonly-used and two proposed resting blood pressure (BP) cut-points to clear individuals for maximal exercise in non-clinical health, wellness, commercial fitness agencies and physically demanding occupation test sites. METHODS: Participants (n = 1670) completed the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) and had their resting BP measured. Individuals with a BP >160/90 mmHg were further screened for contraindications to exercise using the ePARMed-X+ (www.eparmedx.com), all 1670 were cleared. There were no adverse events during or post exercise. RESULTS: The percentages of participants cleared for each BP cut-point were: <130/80 mmHg (85.3%), <140/90 mmHg (93.4%), <144/90 mmHg (94.6%), <144/94 mmHg (96.3%), <150/100 mmHg (98.6%), <160/90 mmHg (95.6%), <160/94 mmHg (97.8%) and <160/100 mmHg (99.5%). Individuals who would not have been cleared without further screening were significantly older, had a higher BMI, or had a lower maximal oxygen consumption. CONCLUSIONS: Conservative or lower resting BP cut-points currently applied to clear individuals for maximal exercise provide an unnecessary barrier. For individuals categorized as low-to- moderate risk by evidence-based screening tools such as the PAR-Q+ and ePARmed-X+, we recommend a resting BP cut-point of <160/94 mmHg to clear for maximal exercise until sufficient evidence is amassed to support the increase to <160/100 mmHg.

Examining the relationship between perceived service quality, satisfaction, and renewal intention in Portuguese fitness centers / Examinando la relación entre la calidad del servicio, la satisfacción y la intención de renovar en centros de fitness portugueses / Análise da relação entre a qualidade de serviços, a satisfação e a intenção de renovar em centros de "tness portugueses

This study adopted the service quality model proposed by Chang, which specifies a three-stage systems view of the fitness services as inputs, throughputs and outputs, to analyze the relationships between service quality (inputs), customer satisfaction (throughputs) and renewal intention (outputs). Two-hundred and sixty three subjects completed the Portuguese versions of the Scale of Quality in Fitness Services, the Clients Satisfaction Scale, and the Renewal Intention Scale. The results showed that personal involvement satisfaction was predicted by a combination of task interaction, perceived service quality and contact with other clients; service satisfaction was predicted by perceived service quality, management commitment to service quality and interpersonal interactions, and renewal intention was predicted by service satisfaction. Accordingly, these results can make an important contribution to the retention of costumers in fittness clubs, suggesting that, to increase customers' satisfaction with their own personal involvement and with the services provided, managers should be committed to to implement quality initiatives, but also pay attention to the human factor, namely the interactions amongst the clients themselves and the clients’ task and interpersonal interactions with the service employees

Este estudio adoptó el modelo de calidad de servicio propuesto por Chang, lo cual especifica una visión sistémica en tres etapas de los servicios de fitness como inputs, throughputs y outputs, para analizar las relaciones entre la calidad del servicio (inputs), la satisfacción y la intención de renovación (outputs). Doscientos sesenta y tres sujetos completaron las versiones portuguesas de la Scale of Quality in Fitness Services, de la Clients Satisfaction Scale y de la Renewal Intention Scale. Los resultados mostraron que una combinación de interacciónes relacionadas con la tarea, la calidad del servicio y el contacto con otros clientes eran los antecedentes más importantes de la la satisfacción con el envolvimiento personal. Además, la calidad percibida del servicio, el compromiso de la gerencia con la calidad del servicio y las interacciones interpersonales eran las variables más influyentes en la predicción de la satisfacción con el servicio; finalmente, la satisfacción con el servicio antecedía la intención futura. Estos resultados pueden aportar una importante contribución a la retención de clientes en clubes de fitness, sugiriendo que, para incrementar la satisfacción de los clientes con su envolvimiento personal y con los servicios prestados, los gestores deben no sólo comprometerse a implementar iniciativas de calidad, pero también prestar atención al factor humano, particularmente a las interacciones entre los propios clientes y a las interacciones interpersonales y relacionadas con la tarea de los clientes y con los miembros del staff

Este estudo adotou o modelo de qualidade de serviços proposto por Chang, o qual especifica uma visão sistémica dos serviços de fitness em três fases, como inputs, throughputs e outputs, para analisar as relações entre a qualidade de serviços (inputs), satisfação (throughput) e intenção de renovação (saídas). Duzentos e sessenta e três sujeitos completaram as versões portuguesas da Scale of Quality in Fitness Services, da Clients Satisfaction Scale y da Renewal Intention Scale. Os resultados mostraram que a satisfação com o envolvimento pessoal era predicta por uma combinação de interação na tarefa, qualidade de serviços e contato com outros clientes; a satisfação com os serviços era predicta pela qualidade de serviços, compromisso da gestão com um serviço de qualidade e interações interpessoais; .finalmente, a intenção de renovação era predicta pela satisfação com os serviços. Assim, estes resultados podem dar um contributo importante para a retenção de clientes em clubes de .tness, sugerindo que, para aumentar a satisfação com o seu envolvimento pessoal e com os serviços prestados, os gestores devem comprometer-se com a implementação de iniciativas de qualidade, mas também prestar a atenção a o fator humano, nomeadamente às interações entre os próprios clientes e às interpessoais (pessoais e relacionadas com a tarefa) entre os clientes e o staff

The accessibility of fitness centers for people with disabilities: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Fitness centers could be ideal places for people with disabilities to engage in the recommended levels of physical activity for healthy well-being. However, one of the primary barriers to participation at fitness centers is an inaccessible built environment. OBJECTIVE: This review study aimed to evaluate the accessibility of public indoor fitness centers for people with disabilities. METHODS: We searched electronic databases and web based search engines using keywords and synonyms for fitness centers, people with disability and accessibility. Observational studies that used standardized measures to evaluate fitness centers were included and critically appraised using a modified version of the checklist for randomized and non-randomized studies developed by Downs and Black. We analyzed the data descriptively. This systematic review protocol is registered in PROSPERO (ID:CRD42016043945). RESULTS: A total of 533 fitness centers were evaluated for accessibility across 14 studies. Ten (85%) of the 14 studies were undertaken in the United States of America. Instruments (n = 2) used to evaluate fitness centers were based on the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance legislation and measured domains of physical access (e.g., bathrooms, equipment, parking) and system access (e.g., policies, programs, professional behavior). We calculated weighted percentage mean scores per accessibility domain. The least accessible domain was "hot tubs/whirlpools/saunas/steam rooms" at 33%, with "programs" being the most accessible domain at 68%. CONCLUSIONS: Fitness center accessibility for people with disabilities remains poor. Adopting the principles of universal design in legislation would achieve equitable access for all, thereby allowing people with disabilities to participate actively in their communities with dignity and autonomy.

Batería Funcional ARISTO en Gimnasia Rítmica: protocolo de test específicos para la evaluación de jóvenes gimnastas en un ámbito de entrenamiento saludable / Bateria Funcional em Ginastica Rítmica ARISTO: protocolo de testes específicos para avaliação de jovens ginastas em um ambiente de treino saudável / ARISTO Functional Battery in Rhythmic Gymnastics: Protocol of specific tests for the evaluation of young gymnasts in a field of healthy training

Objetivo. Presentar una batería de test para evaluar de manera específica las diferentes capacidades implícitas en el rendimiento de gimnasia rítmica. Método. La propuesta de los test se ha basado en un estudio del perfil motor de la gimnasia rítmica, así como en una revisión teórica de test existentes en este deporte y en especialidades gimnásticas similares con el fin de cubrir todas las capacidades relevantes inherentes en esta modalidad. Se realizó un estudio piloto con el objetivo de diagnosticar la viabilidad de la batería de test y se consensuó con los 11 socios del proyecto europeo en el que está enmarcado el trabajo («Asociaciones europeas en el ámbito del deporte»). Por último se configuró el soporte audiovisual del protocolo. Resultados. Se obtuvo una batería de 10 pruebas de fácil aplicación y que no reclaman un tiempo excesivo de los entrenamientos para su desarrollo. Igualmente supone un mínimo gasto económico, ya que el material utilizado es el que se encuentran en la propia sala de entrenamiento. Su aplicación permitirá medir: equilibrio, flexibilidad activa, flexibilidad pasiva, agilidad, fuerza-resistencia, coordinación y fuerza explosiva. Conclusión. El protocolo ARISTO de gimnasia rítmica se podría considerar una herramienta útil para facilitar una valoración de calidad de los entrenamientos en jóvenes practicantes de este deporte a nivel europeo (AU)

Objetivos. Apresentar uma bateria de testes para avaliar especificamente as diferentes habilidades implícitas no desempenho da ginástica rítmica. Método. A proposta dos testes foi baseada em um estudo do perfil motor das ginastas rítmicas, assim como em uma revisão teórica dos testes existentes nesse esporte e em especialidades de ginasticas semelhantes, a fim de abranger todas as capacidades relevantes inerentes a esta modalidade. Foi realizado um estudo piloto com objetivo de diagnosticar a viabilidade da bateria de testes e foi acordado a 11 parceiros do projeto europeu em que está enquadrado esta investigação (“Associação Européia no Domínio do Desporto”). Finalmente foi configurada o suporte audiovisual do protocolo foi configurado. Resultados. Foi obtida uma bateria de 10 testes, cada um de fácil aplicação e que não requerem um tempo excessivo de treino para o seu desenvolvimento. Igualmente pressupõe uma despesa económica mínima, uma vez que o material utilizado é o que se encontra na própria sala de treino. Sua aplicação permitirá medir: equilíbrio, flexibilidade ativa, flexibilidade passiva, agilidade, força-resistência, coordenação e força explosiva. Conclusão. O protocolo ARISTO de ginástica rítmica pode ser considerado uma ferramenta útil para facilitar a avaliação da qualidade do treinamento em jovens praticantes deste esporte a nível europeu (AU)

Objective. To present a battery of tests to evaluate specifically the different abilities implicit in the performance of the rhythmic gymnastic. Methods. The test proposal has been based on a study of the motor profile of rhythmic gymnasts, as well as a theoretical review of existing tests in this sport and similar gymnastic specialties in order to cover all relevant abilities inherent in this modality. A pilot study was carried out in order to diagnose the viability of the test battery and it was agreed with the 11 partners of the European project in which this research is framed (“European Actions in the field of Sport”). Finally the audiovisual support of the protocol was configured. Results. A battery of 10 tests was obtained, each one of easy application and that do not require an excessive time of training for its development. Equally it supposes a minimum economic expense, since the material used is the one that is in the own training room. Its application will be enable to measure: balance, active flexibility, passive flexibility, agility, strength-resistance, coordination and explosive force. Conclusion. The ARISTO rhythmic gymnastics protocol might be considered as a useful tool to facilitate the assessment of the quality of the training in young practitioners of this sport at European level (AU)

Efeito de um programa de treinamento concorrente sobre variáveis de saúde de uma mulher com múltiplas hérnias de disco: caso clínico / Efecto de un programa de entrenamiento concurrente en las variables de salud de una mujer con múltiples hernias discales: caso clínico / Effect of a concurrent training program on health-variables of a woman with multiples herniated discs: clinical case

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o efeito de um programa de treinamento concorrente sobre a saúde de uma mulher de 42 anos de idade, com múltiplas hérnias de disco lombares. O treinamento consistiu em exercícios funcionais, resistidos e flexibilidade, durante um período de 16 semanas. Foram analisadas a composição corporal, a força, a qualidade de vida, a flexibilidade e a percepção de dor. Houve melhorias no percentual de gordura, massa magra, massa gorda, flexibilidade e força nos membros inferiores. A percepção da dor na região cervical e no quadril direito foi anulada após a 9.a semana. O mesmo ocorre na região lombar, com exceção de que houve um ligeiro aumento na percepção da dor na penúltima semana, que se reduziu completamente no final do estudo. Houve melhora da saúde física e mental, e qualidade de vida em geral. Concluímos que o treinamento concorrente melhorou as variáveis de saúde no estudo de caso (AU)

El objetivo de este estudio fue verificar el efecto de un programa de entrenamiento concurrente sobre la salud de una mujer de 42 años de edad con múltiples hernias de disco lumbares. El entrenamiento consistió en ejercicios funcionales, resistidos y de flexibilidad durante un periodo de 16 semanas. Se analizó la composición corporal, la fuerza, la calidad de vida, la flexibilidad y la percepción del dolor. Hubo mejoras en el porcentaje de grasa, en la masa magra, en la masa grasa, en la flexibilidad de las piernas y en la fuerza. La percepción del dolor en la zona cervical y en la cadera derecha se anuló a partir de la 9.a semana. Igualmente ocurrió en la zona lumbar, con la salvedad de que hubo un discreto aumento de la percepción del dolor en la penúltima semana, que se redujo totalmente al finalizar el estudio. Mejoró la salud física y mental, así como la calidad de vida en general. Se concluye que el entrenamiento concurrente mejoró las variables de salud en el caso de estudio (AU)

The aim of this study was to verify the effect of a concurrent training program on the health of a woman of 42 years old with multiple lumbar herniated discs. The training consisted of functional, resisted and flexibility exercises over a period of 16 weeks. Body composition, strength, quality of life, flexibility and pain perception were analyzed. Improvements were detected in the percentage of fat, lean mass, fat mass, flexibility and leg strength. Pain perception score was zero after the 9th week in the cervical region and right hip. The same happened in the lower back, except that there was a slight increase in pain perception in the penultimate week, which was totally reduced at the end of the study. Physical and mental health, as well as total quality of life were improved. We conclude that the concurrent training improved health variables in the case study (AU)

Building on a YMCA's health and physical activity promotion capacities: A case study of a researcher-organization partnership to optimize adolescent programming_.

School-based physical activity programs are only effective for increasing adolescents' school-based physical activity. To increase out-of-school-time physical activity, complementary community programs are warranted. Partnerships between universities and community organizations may help build the capacity of these organizations to provide sustainable programs. To understand capacity building processes and outcomes, we partnered with a YMCA to build on their adolescent physical activity promotion capacity. Together, we designed and implemented means to evaluate the YMCA teen program to inform program planning. For this qualitative case study, emails and interviews and meetings transcripts were collected over 2.5 years and analyzed using inductive and deductive thematic analysis. Findings illustrate that the YMCA's workforce and organizational development capacities (e.g., evaluation and health promotion capacity and competence) were increased through our partnership, resource allocation, and leadership. We responded to YMCA partners' perceived needs, yet guided them beyond those needs, successfully combining our complementary objectives, knowledge, and skills to generate an integrated program vision, rationale, and evaluation results. This provided YMCA partners with validation, reminders, and awareness. In turn, this contributed to programming and evaluation practice changes. In light of extant capacity building literature, we discuss how our partnership increased the YMCA's capacity to promote healthy adolescent programs.

Measuring empathy feelings in football through media value / Valor mediático en el fútbol y grado de afinidad de los fans

This paper applies media value appraisals to measure the degree of identification that players and teams inspire in football supporters. Using a large data set of media value scores in season 2014/15, we rank the most popular football players and clubs worldwide; as well as the teams’ managers with the greatest media value exposure. Then, building upon individual ratings, we determine the hierarchy of the 'Big Five' European domestic leagues, according to their comparative media value status

En este artículo se emplean indicadores de valor mediático en el fútbol para estimar el grado de identificación que jugadores y clubs inspiran entre los aficionados. A partir de amplias bases de datos del valor mediático en la temporada 2014/15, se elaboran los rankings mundiales de jugadores y clubs, así como el ranking de los entrenadores con mayor visibilidad en los medios. Además, agregando registros individuales, puede determinarse la jerarquía de estatus mediático de las cinco grandes ligas domésticas de Europa

Impacto del comportamiento de los ex-clientes de centros deportivos por tipo de cuota / Impact of the behaviour of the ex customers of sport centres by type of fee

El objetivo del estudio es analizar los motivos de baja de clientes de centros deportivos así como sus actuaciones futuras, diferenciando por tipo de centro en función de su cuota. Se administró una encuesta ad hoc a 7.863 exclientes de centros deportivos. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y con tablas de contingencias. La falta de tiempo y la calidad/precio son los principales motivos de baja, encontrando diferencias por tipo de centro. Por último, la segunda opción más elegida a la hora de abandonar un centro es el abandono de la práctica deportiva

The aim of this study was to analyze the reasons for dropping out in sport centers’ customers as well as the future actions, depending on the sort of center’s fee. An ad hoc survey of 7,863 ex-customers from sport centers was carried out. A descriptive and contingency tables analysis was developed. Lack of time and quality / price are the main reasons for dropping out; finding differences according to the type of center. Finally, the second option more chosen for leaving a center was stop doing sport

Understanding dignity: experiences of impairment in an exercise facility.

Dignity, as an essential quality of being human, has been overlooked in exercise contexts. The aim of this interpretative phenomenological study was to understand the meaning of dignity and its importance to exercise participation. The experiences of 21 adults (11 women and 10 men) from 19 to 65 yr of age who experience disability, who attended a specialized community exercise facility, were gathered using the methods of focus-group and one-on-one interviews, visual images, and field notes. The thematic analysis revealed 4 themes: the comfort of feeling welcome, perceptions of otherness, negotiating public spaces, and lost autonomy. Dignity was subjectively understood and nurtured through the respect of others. Indignities occurred when enacted social and cultural norms brought dignity to consciousness through humiliation or removal of autonomy. The specialized exercise environment promoted self-worth and positive self-beliefs through shared life experiences and a norm of respect.

Hygienic and sanitary requirements of gyms in force in Italy: national issues and analysis of regional regulations.

In recent years, the awareness of the importance of physical activity for human health is growing, as people practicing it; the number of gyms has also substantially increased. Currently, in Italy there is not a consistent regulation regarding hygienic and sanitary requirements of gyms. Several Italian regions issued laws about this topic. The authors analyse the standards required by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) and the regional laws, highlighting the numerous issues, among which the possible location of gyms in semi-basements and basements. They eventually call for a national regulation that should clearly transpose the hygienic and sanitary requirements of gyms into a satisfactory rule of law.

Community fitness center-based physical activity interventions: a brief review.

Sedentary lifestyle is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. A compelling body of evidence demonstrates the amelioration and prevention of such conditions with increased levels of physical activity (PA). Despite this evidence, many public health initiatives aimed at increasing PA have failed to demonstrate clinically relevant effects on public health. It has been hypothesized that the highly controlled environments in which PA and health research is conducted limits its replicability in real-world community settings. This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of community fitness center-based interventions on inactivity-related diseases in adults. Data from 11 investigations highlighted 3 factors: (1) a lack of community-based PA studies, (2) a lack of clinically relevant data, and 3) further reliance on self-report and rudimentary measurements. It is concluded that the current laboratory-based evidence for PA and health is to be replicated yet in real-world settings and that rigorous and clinically relevant naturalistic research is required.