Barreiras e fatores motivacionais para a prática de musculação: estudo de caso em uma academia de João Pessoa

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to identify barriers and motivational factors for the practice of bodybuilding in a gym. Methodology: This is a case study, descriptive in nature and quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 35 participants, both genders aged 18 to 58 years (34.0 ± 10.1 years), duly enrolled in a gym located in the city of João Pessoa. The variables investigated were the motivational factors for the practice of bodybuilding. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire adapted from Martins and Petroski (2000) consisting of 19 questions regarding the barriers and motivations for the practice of physical activity. Data analysis was performed through frequency distribution. Results: The motivational factors and barriers most observed in both sexes were: 28.6% working day, 17.1% family commitments, 17.1% physical limitations, 11.4% lack of company and 11 , 4% lack of energy. The most significant factors were: 97.1% lack of equipment, 97.1% lack of encouragement from family and friends, 94.3% lack of financial resources, 94.3% insecure environment, 94.3% lack of ability to practice physical exercise and 94.3% of appearance. According to gender, the highest barriers and motivations were: the working day of 31.8% for men and 23.1% for women, respectively; and lack of company (18.2%) and physical limitations (18.2%) in men; and in the female sex the family commitments (23.1%) and the insecure environment (15.4%). Conclusion: Participants of the research demonstrated diversity in the perception about the various barriers and motivational aspects related to adherence and adherence in bodybuilding practice. The motivational factors presented different grades demonstrating that they were more relevant in some respects in relation to others and according to gender.The objective of the present study was to identify barriers and motivational factors for the practice of bodybuilding in a gym. Methodology: This is a case study, descriptive in nature and quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 35 participants, both genders aged 18 to 58 years (34.0 ± 10.1 years), duly enrolled in a gym located in the city of João Pessoa. The variables investigated were the motivational factors for the practice of bodybuilding. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire adapted from Martins and Petroski (2000) consisting of 19 questions regarding the barriers and motivations for the practice of physical activity. Data analysis was performed through frequency distribution. Results: The motivational factors and barriers most observed in both sexes were: 28.6% working day, 17.1% family commitments, 17.1% physical limitations, 11.4% lack of company and 11 , 4% lack of energy. The most significant factors were: 97.1% lack of equipment, 97.1% lack of encouragement from family and friends, 94.3% lack of financial resources, 94.3% insecure environment, 94.3% lack of ability to practice physical exercise and 94.3% of appearance. According to gender, the highest barriers and motivations were: the working day of 31.8% for men and 23.1% for women, respectively; and lack of company (18.2%) and physical limitations (18.2%) in men; and in the female sex the family commitments (23.1%) and the insecure environment (15.4%). Conclusion: Participants of the research demonstrated diversity in the perception about the various barriers and motivational aspects related to adherence and adherence in bodybuilding practice. The motivational factors presented different grades demonstrating that they were more relevant in some respects in relation to others and according to gender.