ANALYSIS OF LIFESTYLE PROFILE OF THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM ATHLETES OF JUDO

Abstract

The Brazilian judo has grown considerably in recent years, but the quality of life of athletes who are part of the Brazilian team has been influenced by several factors, the main one being the lifestyle. The aim of this study was to analyze the lifestyle of athlete's members of the Brazilian judo. The sample consisted of 25 athletes of both sexes, aged between 20 and 30 years. The survey instrument used was the questionnaire Profile Individual Lifestyle. The lifestyle adopted by this group of athletes were considered satisfactory among the five components of the lifestyle analyzed.Unsatisfactory result in the nutrition component as 52.0 % of respondents said they sometimes avoid intake of fats and sweets. Regarding physical activity 96.0 % say they always practice moderate activities. In preventive behavior the result was negative, because only 28.0 % of respondents say always control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Social relationships 92.0 % of athletes are satisfied with their social relationships and 68.0 % claim to include in your leisure diversified activities with friends. But 44.0 % said they always active social life. Positive result in stress control, as 72.0 % of respondents allow daily time for rest, Thus, it is important to highlight the importance of good eating habits, try to do moderate physical activities to maintain physical fitness, look to the maintenance of health prevent disease, maintain a social relationship active and always take time to rest. Thus developing a better quality of life which helps in better performance of these athletes.