Aceitabilidade, aderência e segurança do exercício de agachamento isométrico na parede não supervisionado como quebra do comportamento sedentário em estudantes

Abstract

Introduction: Sedentary behavior involves remaining in a seated, reclined, and/or lying position with metabolic expenditure equal to or similar to basal values for extended periods. This behavior poses health risks, such as affecting blood pressure and endothelial function, among other issues. Reducing sedentary behavior is crucial, and there are potential ways to decrease it, although their feasibility has not been thoroughly analyzed. Isometric wall squat exercises may be a viable strategy. Objective: To assess the Acceptability, adherence, and safety of unsupervised isometric wall squat exercises as a strategy to break sedentary behavior in university students. Methods: Five students participated in the training group (GT) and performed isometric wall squats every hour with intensity determined by incremental testing over 12 weeks. Acceptability, adherence, and safety of the intervention were evaluated at the end of the eighth week. Results: The GT demonstrated 60% acceptability, with a 50% adherence rate. No health problems were reported by the participants. Conclusion: The isometric wall squat appears to be safe with good adherence and acceptability as a break in sedentary behavior in higher education students.