Diagnosis of High Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index in the Vittaly Gym

Abstract

Introduction: Diagnosis is normally a preliminary step to interpret an intervention need that has a practical future solution. In the social sciences in general, and in specialized physical activity specifically, it is used as a starting point for future actions. Objective: to diagnose high blood pressure and body mass index at the Vittaly Gym. Methods: Research of descriptive-analytical orientation, including in the research 30 subjects under an intentional non-probability sampling (45 and 60 years). The degree of hypertension and the Body Mass Index are measured in the study subjects by a competent professional. Results: 40% of the sample has a Moderate degree of hypertension, a Light degree of 20%, Severe and Very Severe a 6.66% respectively. The Body Mass Indices presented 13% of Ideal state, overweight 34% and Type I Obesity 27%. Conclusions: The preliminary diagnosis shows the prospective need to design a physical actions plan that allow balancing the indicators studied, for which 25 recommendations for future work were listed.