LEVEL OF FLEXIBILITY OBTAINED THROUGH THE SIT AND REACH TEST FROM A STUDY CARRIED OUT WITH ZUMBA STUDENTS AT A GYMNASTICS ACADEMY IN CORNÉLIO PROCÓPIO-PR

Abstract

The following study was based on the flexibility levels of Zumba® students from a gym in the city of Cornélio Procópio, state of Paraná, in order to evaluate through formal research the benefits that the modality can bring to its practitioners, with a specific focus on the development of flexibility. A total of 15 students, attending the Zumba® class, between 30 and 65 years of age, were evaluated, where they were subjected to the sit-and-reach test through the Wells database, with the first data collection on 09/04/2023 and the second collection on 11/06/2023. With the general objective, to analyze comparative data on the level of flexibility of Zumba® practitioners, and as specific objectives; I attribute these results to the finding that aerobic physical activity may be beneficial for adults in terms of increasing the flexibility gained through collective aerobic activities; II: develop a normative table that serves as a reference for the evaluation and prescription of exercises to improve flexibility; III. To promote the practice of group aerobic exercises and show their importance in the quality of life of the participants. The methodology was data collection and descriptive analysis of the information obtained. The results indicate that the individuals evaluated, despite a minimal improvement in flexibility levels, need to practice complementary physical exercises in their daily lives to develop a job that helps the training of this physical condition.