Use of alimentary supplements in gymnastics academies

Abstract

This study examined the consumption of food supplements for students in fitness centers in São Paulo, simultaneously the practice of physical exercises, assessing the user profile and their motivations through field research. The population of the study was composed for frequent adores of three different academies of gymnastics, Academy Olympia Gym, Master Academy 24h and Runner, two of average transport and one of great, in relation to the number of pupils and infrastructure. The diadem band of the individuals for the fulfilling of the form understood individuals of 15 the 62 years of age, totalizing 126 participants. It was observed that 103 individuals (82%) had level of superior escolaridade (complete or not). Of these, 87 (69%) had made use of alimentary supplements, mainly protein, creatina and carbohydrates. 78 (62%) belonged to masculine sort and 48 (38%) to the feminine one. Amongst the users in the band of 15 the 27 years, 28.6% were represented by men and 9.5% of women, of the total of 86 users. It followed it 28-38 band years with 14.3% of men and 4% of the women and between 50-62 years, only 1.6% of men are consuming. 85.7% (108 individuals) had affirmed to have concluded or to be attending a course Superior Education and 14.3% (18) they said to possess Average Education. It was observed higher consumption by the public man, especially younger people, mainly to gain muscle mass.