Comparação de dados antropométricos e circunferências corporais em indivíduos com e sem treino personalizado

Abstract

This master's internship report investigates the differences in anthropometric metrics and body circumferences between individuals training under the supervision of a personal trainer and those training autonomously. The research was conducted at LUX Health Club, in Leça da Palmeira, where participants were divided into two groups: one received personalized training with a personal trainer, while the other followed a general training plan without supervision. The study measured key anthropometric data, including body weight, body fat percentage, muscle mass, visceral fat, metabolic age, bone mass, and water percentage, as well as body circumferences (arms, waist, hips, and thighs), before and after a one-month training period. The results revealed significant improvements in the group supervised by a personal trainer, particularly in the reduction of body fat percentage, visceral fat, and metabolic age, as well as an increase in muscle mass and overall improvement in body composition. In contrast, the autonomous group exhibited minimal changes, with slight improvements in muscle mass and waist circumference, accompanied by a significant increase in body fat percentage. This research highlights the importance of personal trainers supervision in optimizing fitness outcomes, particularly regarding body composition, adherence to and maintenance of exercise plans, thereby promoting more significant health benefits and contributing to injury prevention.