PERCEPTION OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF AQUAGYM PRACTITIONERS IN THE CITY OF CARLOS CHAGAS – MG

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Water aerobics is a body activity performed in the aquatic environment that provides several physical and health benefits, it has been identified as an alternative for the insertion of the elderly and for the promotion of a more active and healthy lifestyle. Objective: The objective of this article is to analyze the quality of life of who practice water aerobics in the city of Carlos Chagas – MG. Methodology: This is na exploratory descriptive research with a quantitative method, carried out with 51 patients, of both sexes, aged between 40 and 78 years. Results: 31,4% are men and 68,6% women, the results indicate that users are satisfied with their health, 54,9% report that they do not feel physical pain, 23,5% feel little physical pain, 15,7% feel reasonable pain and 5,9% feel a lot of physical pain, they consider their health much better after participanting in water aerobics, 31,4% practice water aerobics for 1 to 2 years, 43,1% for 2 a to 4 years and 25,5% for more than 4 years, the main benefits observed with the practice of water aerobics 31,4% felt relief from pain, 17,7% improved muscle strength, 13,7% improved flexibility, 9,8% greater coping with difficulties, 7,8% greater mobility. Conclusions: It is concluded that water aerobics is na important option for the practice of physical exercise, considering that it provides na improvement in the quality of life. Individuals who practice water aerobics demonstrate na improvement in life expectancy and health compared to inactive individuals.