IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF A PHYSICAL EXERCISE GROUP IN PAULO AFONSO, BAHIA, BRAZIL.

Several studies show that the practice of moderate-intensity exercise is associated with significant reductions in cardiac events and mortality due to various causes. With purpose of improving life quality and health of a population enrolled in the Primary Health Unit in Jardim Bahia, Paulo Afonso, state of Bahia, through moderate-intensity walks along the neighborhood streets in order to reduce sedentary habits, comorbidities, and osteoarticular pains in this population. A screening evaluation, based on detailed medical history and physical examination, was performed to select individuals who could carry out the walking practices. The monitoring is performed during the execution of the activities through the Borg scale. The walks occur in the morning shift with the participation of the entire project team. Finally, we are verifying the obtained results through a new physical evaluation after every 3 months of activities. It is expected not only achieving the project objectives, but also obtaining a significant participation by individuals who are able to practice the activities throughout the period of implementation and continue the performance of physical exercise after the end of the project, as well as encouraging the practice of physical activity among those who did not attend the activities.