The natural beauties of Florianopolis and the climate, in most cases quite pleasant, are indispensable invitations for physical activity. What’s missing from Capital is the sports facilities. For those who love the structure of the gym, it was almost impossible to think of doing it outdoors. But since May 21, 2022, little manesinhos have been given a full-fledged gym between sky and shore to exercise outdoors. And the best: with professional support and free of charge. Meet Arena Unimed!
Arena Unimed offers a daily space for outdoor physical activity – Photo: Divulgation/Mude/NDNext to the project totem hugs Florianopolis 350from ND group, on Avenida Beira-Mar Norte, the space was built by Mude in collaboration with Florianopolis City Hall and Unimed, which today supports the activity. Anyone can use it. That’s right, a full-fledged gym with bodybuilding, gymnastics, martial arts and dance classes, open to everyone.
Mude Station is currently located in eight cities: Brasilia, Curitiba, Florianopolis, Goiania, Recife, Réjan dos Lagos, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Each of them has different activities and partners. To get an idea of the scope of the project, let’s say that there are 22 Mude stations in Greater Recife alone, which are operated by the City Hall. There are about 80 of them in Brazil today, according to Mude founding partner Marcos Correa.
He explains that about three years ago the municipality of Florianopolis went to Rio de Janeiro and after learning about the project decided to bring it to the city. “The idea was that we would equip the entire space and that the city hall could hold events, but since this was not feasible, we turned to partners such as Unimed, which today provides the necessary compensation for the maintenance of the Arena and free classes. for the population,” he praises Correa.
Why do outdoor physical activity?
Research shows that exercising outdoors results in higher levels of happiness, energy, mood, and productivity. The University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom found that people are 50% happier exercising outdoors than indoors and outdoors.
Around 2,000 students per month, 300 per day, attend Mude Station/Arena Unimed in Florianopolis today, according to Mude’s founding partner. And if there is no Mude Station in your city, don’t worry, because through the app you can also attend online classes. It’s worth checking out!
Interested, so here’s how to get involved:
- 1st step – You need to download the Change app. It has a white and red icon and is available for free from the Apple Store or Google Play;
- 2nd step – Then just open the platform and go through a short registration;
- 3rd step “Then it’s time to choose an occupation.” A little attention is needed here. Classes are free, but limited to the number of participants. Therefore, the application requires the user to schedule the action in advance. It works like this, 24 hours before the class, the system opens for new registrations. Each user can schedule up to two events on the same day;
- 4th step – The class is selected and scheduled, it’s time to put on comfortable clothes, use sunscreen, take a bottle of water and arrive 10 minutes before training to register, all through the Mude app. And then just move your body in search of our everyday endorphin.
Benefits of outdoor sports
Everyone knows that physical activity is very important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. What will change if the exercises are performed outdoors? To better understand the benefits of this practice, Florianopolis 350 spoke with doctor and master of collective health, sportsman and professor of Udesc (University of the State of Santa Catarina) Paulo Sergio.
Paulo Sergio, MSc and PhD in Public Health, talks about the importance of physical activity – Photo: Personal archive/NDManesinho is currently President of the CREF3/SC (Regional Council for Physical Education of Santa Catarina) Physical Activity and Health Commission, a member of the Brazilian Society for Physical Activity and Health, has a degree in Public Administration and is elected Advisor to the Florianópolis Municipal Council of Health.
In addition, Paulo Sergio is the author of three books and was recently responsible for a project to update medical procedures for physical education professionals in the US for the Department of Health. Watch the interview!
ND+: What is the importance of physical activity?
Paul Sergio: Physical activity is fundamental to full human development and is present in our daily lives in many ways, such as when commuting, to work or school, while doing household chores or in our free time. Regardless of the age or stage of life we are in, it can bring numerous health benefits such as chronic disease prevention, improved physical and heart health, increased self-esteem, socialization, weight control, quality of life. sleep, among other benefits.
ND+: How much physical activity do you want to practice?
Paul Sergio: Recommendations for the practice of physical activity, in general for adults, and at least 150 minutes of weekly practice at a moderate intensity, and if you do longer, the practitioner can get more benefits. This may vary depending on the age and condition of each individual, but there will always be an adequate dosage which a physical education professional can determine.
ND+: Does it matter if it’s outdoors? Which changes?
Paul Sergio: The practice of physical activity in any environment benefits the practitioner, but outdoors we have some very interesting things, such as exposure to natural sunlight, which promotes the production of vitamin D, helping bone health and immunity; improved mood and mental health, stimulated by connection with nature and a change of scenery; a variety of landscapes that can enhance and change physical needs, such as trails, beaches, mountains, and parks; sensory stimulation, as nature provides visual, auditory and olfactory stimuli that can be stimulating and rejuvenating; and socialization, since outdoors is easier to do in groups, facilitating social interaction.
ND+: What outdoor physical activity do you recommend?
Paul Sergio: Recommendations for physical activity should always take into account the individuality of each person, so guidance from a physical education specialist is important. With that in mind, walking is one of the most accessible and popular outdoor activities; street race; cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading and scootering; functional training; modalities such as yoga and Taijiquan; sand sports – beach tennis and footvolley; trails; collective games such as football, volleyball and basketball practiced on the beach and in open areas; among others.
ND+: Can anyone do outdoor physical activity? What are the precautions?
Paul Sergio: In principle, there are no restrictions on outdoor physical activity, and everyone is encouraged to try to lead an active lifestyle. With regard to specific care for the practice of outdoor physical activity, we can highlight the importance of hydration, the use of sunscreen and a cap, the use of comfortable clothing that allows perspiration, and the use of suitable shoes for the modality to be performed. practiced. However, it is worth noting the importance of using safe accessories in practice, such as a helmet for wheeled sports such as cycling and skateboarding. It should be noted that, as with any form of physical activity (outdoor or not), the guidance of a physical education professional will certainly provide the best guidance as the individual will be considered. And in case of any health issues, it is strongly recommended to release the medical team accompanying the person.
ND+: What do you think of the municipal government’s initiatives to invest in places for physical activity and outdoor recreation?
Paul Sergio: Cities that offer physical activity programs to their citizens are making a major contribution to the fight against sedentary lifestyles and physical inactivity. Studies show that these initiatives bring important results in the medium term, such as reduced prevalence of chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes), obesity, reduced healthcare costs and other benefits. Among the forms of investment in this policy, we have the expansion of bike lanes throughout the city, the creation and revitalization of parks and open spaces, health promotion groups in health centers, and initiatives like the one we have here on Avenida Beira. Mar Sever.
The southern region ranks third in Brazil in terms of the number of open gyms.
There are currently 32,011 active gyms in Brazil, according to Cortex, a B2B sales reference. The study showed that the South region is the third in terms of the number of establishments with 5604 units, which corresponds to 17.5% of the total. Rio Grande do Sul is the state in the region with the most gyms (1963), followed by Parana (1947) and Santa Catarina (1694).
A Cortex survey showed that there are 223 gyms in Florianopolis suitable for those who want to exercise. Photo: Unsplash/Disclosure/NDAccording to a survey that doesn’t count mega-gyms like Bodytech, Bluefit and Smartfit, the three states’ cities with the most open gyms are their capitals: Curitiba (405), Porto Alegre (352) and Florianopolis (223). ).
“The figures show that the gym market in Brazil has returned to record growth. The number of open gyms in 2021 was 27% more than the previous year. Growth has been maintained in 2022, and the forecast for 2023 shows the figure to remain positive as 894 new gyms were opened between January and April. This evolution could be a reflection of the recovery of the country’s economy after going through a difficult political and economic scenario exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Marvin Fiori, Chief Innovation Officer at Cortex.
Florianopolis 350
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