Use of different nutritional strategies by resistance training practitioners in a gym in the northern region of Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

Resistance training practitioners are more susceptible by eating information. Current scientific studies show that the search for the perfect body in sporting environments is explicit. In this context, there is a growing demand for nutritional strategies to achieve the desired results, such as special meals and / or diets that provide rapid results. However, the information obtained is not always reliable, neither individualized nor nutritionally balanced, it might lead to an unbalaced diet of nutrients. Consequently, this project had the goal to analyze the use of different nutritional strategies by these practitioners, evaluating the possible health benefits and comparing the results obtained with the scientific literature. Sixty-four indivduals were invited and enrolled in a gym located in the north of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Therefore, a form was used to address data on nutritional strategies. The practitioners average age was 27.3 years. The most frequent nutritional strategy among the participants was Intermittent Fasting (32,8%), followed by the Paleolithic Diet (18,75%). The most frequently mentioned symptoms were irritability and weakness. Regarding the time of keeping with the reduced weight, when this was the goal, only 1.56% remained with this weight for more than a year. Therefore, it is suggested that the supervision of a nutritionist is essential to help get better results, to prevent disease and to improve the quality of life. However, few are still aware of the importance of the professional in this treatment.