Abstract
Objective: To analyze the perceptions of the participants involved in the Health Gym Project in a certain city in the north of Minas Gerais, about the evaluation of this project: Health benefits, Physical evaluation before participation, Evaluation of trainees, Positive and negative points. Methods: This is a descriptive study with a qualitative, cross-sectional approach. The population was composed of participants of the Health Gym Project in a certain city in the north of Minas Gerais. The sample consisted of 2 focal groups, totaling 18 participants. As criteria for inclusion of the study: active participants with a minimum participation of 1 year. Data collection was performed through a semi-structured interview script. The information collected through the interview was submitted to category analysis and discourse analysis. This project was implemented in accordance with National Health Council Resolution 466/2012.Results:Through the statements, it was possible to identify that the gym classes brought benefits to the participants of the Health Gym Project. Conclusion: In Programs like this one of physical activity it is important that all the participants of the project have a cautious physical pre-evaluation, since it covers diverse public.