Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Selmi 3, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
School of Pharmacy, Biotechnology, and Sport Science, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jul 28;19(15):9248. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19159248.
Many benefits of physical activity (PA) are observed with weekly average volumes of 150-300 min at moderate intensity. Public parks may be an attraction for many people living in the city and could help to achieve the recommended dose of PA. The present study aims to understand the motivation that drives people to a park and evaluate the amount of PA practiced by park-goers. A questionnaire was anonymously administered to 383 voluntary visitors to the Arcoveggio park (Bologna), aged 18-70 years. Sixty-one percent of participants practiced outdoor PA. Differences in park use between sexes and age groups were found. PA was higher in men than in women and in the 18-30 age group than in other age groups. Most participants travelled to the park in an active way (86.4%), resulting in easier attainment of the recommended amount of PA (64.5%). The main motivations for using the park were related to relaxation, performing PA, or both. According to a multiple regression model, the time per week spent at the park, the method of getting there, and the kind of PA were significant explanatory variables of the amount of PA practiced. In particular, the highest number of minutes of PA was achieved by those who travelled to the park by running, while those using vehicles presented the lowest number. All initiatives to promote active commuting and activities in the urban park represent an important strategy to improve health, supporting adults to lead an active lifestyle.
许多人发现，每周进行 150-300 分钟中等强度的身体活动（PA）会带来很多益处。公共公园可能对许多居住在城市里的人具有吸引力，有助于达到推荐的 PA 量。本研究旨在了解驱动人们前往公园的动机，并评估公园游客的 PA 量。研究人员匿名向 383 名自愿前往博洛尼亚 Arcoveggio 公园的游客发放了问卷，受访者年龄在 18-70 岁之间。61%的参与者进行户外 PA。研究发现，不同性别和年龄组的公园使用情况存在差异。男性的 PA 量高于女性，18-30 岁年龄组的 PA 量高于其他年龄组。大多数参与者以积极的方式前往公园（86.4%），更容易达到推荐的 PA 量（64.5%）。使用公园的主要动机与放松和进行 PA 活动或两者兼有关。根据多元回归模型，每周在公园的时间、到达公园的方式和 PA 类型是 PA 量的重要解释变量。具体来说，那些跑步去公园的人每周进行的 PA 时间最长，而使用车辆前往公园的人进行的 PA 时间最短。所有促进积极通勤和城市公园活动的举措都是改善健康的重要策略，有助于成年人过上积极的生活方式。
