Fatores motivacionais para a prática da gisnática em academia

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to identify the motivational factors and barriers for the practice of aerobic gymnastics. Methodology: This was a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 30 women aged between 18 and 50 years (30,1 ± 9,5 years), duly enrolled in a gym located in João Pessoa. The variables investigated were the barriers and motivational factors for the practice of aerobic gymnastics. The instrument of data collection was a structured and adapted questionnaire that included sociodemographic issues and motivational factors / barriers to the practice of physical activity. Data were analyzed using the descriptive method to obtain mean, standard deviation and frequency distribution through the Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet. Results: The sociodemographic profile showed that the majority were single (53,3%), public servants (26,7%) and income between R $ 2,000 and R $ 3,999 (46,7%). Regarding the objectives that influenced the initiation of aerobic exercise, 52,8% said physical fitness, health and quality of life, 13,6% well-being, 12,1% esthetic, 7,5% results, 6,0% stretching and relaxation, 4,5% entertainment and leisure, 2,0% friends and or physician indication and 1,5% competition. The motivational factors cited for the initiation of aerobic gymnastics were: 38,7% professional posture, 19,0% mensuration value, 17,6% structure of the gym, 11,3% technical-practical knowledge, 9,9% equipment and 3,5% body aesthetics. The motivations and barriers for the permanence of aerobic exercise were: 39,0% personal and professional motivation, 21,0% achievement of results, 20,3% professional competence, 12,6% student / teacher complicity, 4,9 % local training / equipment and 2,1% socialization / friendships. The monthly value, both at initiation (90,0%) and at permanence (87,0%), was a motivational / barrier factor that was much cited for aerobic gymnastics practice. Conclusion: It was evidenced that the main objectives for the entrance into the practice of aerobic gymnastics were the physical fitness, health and quality of life, being cited as the main motivation for this insertion the professional posture, the value of the monthly payments and the structure of the gymnastics, aspects such as personal / professional motivation, achievement of results and professional competence were the most frequent motivations for staying in gymnastics practice.