Running in Brazilian north region: can the environment characteristics influence into the practice?
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Running, Physical Activity, HealthAbstract
Mass activities (cycling, walking, running) are important strategies for physical activity (PA) increment among the population. Since running is an activity performed in outdoor spaces, the physical and natural environment characteristics are important determinants for practice commitment. The purpose of this study is to investigate the environmental factors associated with running training in the northern region of Brazil. We hypothesized that environmental characteristics, such as illumination and green spaces are related to higher training commitment. This is a cross-sectional study, named “InTrack”, that sampled non-professional runners. The sample comprised 76 (35,6±1,2 years) runners, residents in the states from the Brazilian north region. An online questionnaire was used for data collection, which included self-reported information about sex, age, body mass and height, and training. Environmental characteristics (public illumination, asphalt, sidewalks, and green area) were obtained from the research on Urban characteristics of the surroundings of the households. Data analysis was performed in Stata 14.0, comprising multiple regression, adjusted by the state of residence as a cluster. One regression model was built, considering sex and age as covariates, and a confidence interval of 95%. On average, participants were classified as normal weight. The higher training volumes were found for runners from Tocantins (43.5±5.8 km/week). Higher values for public illumination, pavement, sidewalks, and green spaces were verified for Tocantins, Amazonas, and Amapá, respectively. State-adjusted regression analysis indicated a direct and significant association between environment and training; however, an inverse relation was shown for illumination. A “friendly” environment can enhance involvement in running practice and contribute to increases in PA levels of residents from the Brazilian north region.
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