PRESSURE ASSESSMENT IN BLOOD HYPERTENSIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PRACTITIONERS

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the change in blood pressure in hypertensive individuals users of thewho attend gyms for seniors at two different times of the day. Metodology: This is an observational and cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 40 subjects of both genders, hypertensive, and that made the use of antihypertensive medications, aged over 50 years, users of the Academies of the Third Age of the city of Maringa, Parana State . Height, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure measurement and evaluation of quality of life for Minichal-Brasil, were the variables analyzed. Based on descriptive statistics through absolute and relative mean and standard deviation data were presented. Results: There was a predominance of males and the average age was 60.55 years. Both sexes were overweight, and women had higher rates of abdominal circumference. They were similar to the systolic levels being among the normal parameters, since diastolic after the completion of the exercise when compared with the initial measurements, there were no major changes in both periods of daily verification. Conclusion: It was concluded that there were no major changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in different age groups according to the morning shift and night in order to expose individuals to cardiovascular attacks. Individuals hypertension , physical activity and practitioners who make regular use of antihypertensive medication , showed maintain a good quality of life.