Perfil antropométrico e risco cardiovascular de mulheres praticantes de musculação em uma unidade de treinamento no interior do Piauí

Abstract

Physical exercise, understood as a regular and structured practice, is essential for promoting physical and mental health, in addition to acting in the prevention of diseases related to a sedentary lifestyle. This study aimed to evaluate the anthropometric profile and cardiovascular risk of 100 women practicing weight training in a training unit in the interior of Piauí. The research adopted a quantitative and explanatory cross-sectional approach, with the collection and analysis of anthropometric and cardiovascular data. The results indicated that regular weight training is associated with significant improvements in body composition and reduction of cardiovascular risk factors, corroborating the literature that highlights the benefits of physical activity for general health. It is concluded that weight training is an effective strategy to promote women's health, contributing to the prevention of chronic diseases. However, limitations such as the sample restricted to a single training unit and data collection at a single time indicate the need for longitudinal studies with greater sample diversity to deepen the understanding of the effects of weight training on women's health.