A participação de idosos na academia da melhor idade em Tocantinópolis - TO

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand the motivations of the elderly peoble for adherence and continuity of physical activity practice at the Academy of the Best Age gyn (AMI) Located in the city of Tocantinópolis-TO. It is characterized as a field study that is classified as descriptive with a qualitative approach. The research has as sample 40 participants of both sex, all regularly regulated in the AMI. As an instrument was used observations, questionnaires. The focus group (group interviews). The results of this study indicated that the elderly entered the MAI to improve aspects of their physical health and / or their psychosocial health, another reason was the result of the invitation / incentive of friends to perform activities in the MAI. Therefore, a pleasant and harmonious environment, combined with the possibility of socialization among the participants, are factors that have led them to frequent and remain. Places like the AMI have great importance and power to transform the life of the elderly, improving their sense of well-being by providing them with a more autonomous and socializing life.