Exercise Dependence in Practitioners of Martial Arts and Combat Sports

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to analyse prevalence exercise dependence among practicing martial arts and combat sports. Methods: There were 166 respondents. The Exercise Dependence Scale—EDS was used. Results: The martial arts practitioners obtained a lower result in the ‘intention effects’ (p < 0.05; η2 = 0.03), ‘continuance’ (p = 0.04; η2 = 0.03), ‘lack of control’ (p < 0.05; η2 = 0.03), ‘reduction in other activities’ (p = 0.04; η2 = 0.03), and ‘total score’ (p = 0.04; η2 = 0.03) than the combat sports athletes. Both the respondents with a high training rank (p < 0.05) and subjects with above 5 years of training experience (p = 0.03; η2 = 0.03) achieved the higher mean in the ‘time’ subscale. Women obtained lower results in the case of ‘tolerance’ (p = 0.04; η2 = 0.04). The regression coefficient indicates that the higher respondent’s age, the lower total score she/he will achieve in the EDS. Conclusions: The findings have practical implications for identifying subjects ‘at-risk for exercise dependence’ symptoms, and may aid coaches and individuals in the implementation of a prevention program, to seek suitable support.

Functional Training: Effect on Arm Muscle Endurance, Leg Muscle Endurance, Aerobic Capacity and Body Mass Index at the Judoka in the Train-to-Train Stage

“…The emphasis is on movements that work the upper with the lower body. We know that recently, it has been indicated that more attention should be paid to the possible differences in the prevalence of sport addiction among different sports, especially in competitive disciplines (Kostorz & Cynarski, 2022). This also applies specifically to the sport of Judo, therefore, proper training is needed.…”