Motivation to CrossFit training: a narrative review

Dominski, Fábio Hech; Matias, Thiago Sousa; Serafim, Thiago Teixeira; Feito, Yuri

doi:10.1007/s11332-020-00619-5

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“…The larger acceptance of digital sport offers reflects a higher sense of community among CFA and strong social interaction, in accordance with previous studies [ 16 , 29 ]. A related conclusion was reached in the study by Redwood-Brown et al so far.…”

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Purchasing behavior and use of digital sports offers by CrossFit® and weightlifting athletes during the first SARS-CoV-2 lockdown in Germany

Meier

Nägler

Wald

et al. 2022

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background To combat the spread of SARS-CoV-2, CrossFit® training centers, and fitness studios were closed during the first lockdown in Germany from mid-March until June 2020, and as a result, CrossFit® (CFA) or weightlifting athletes (WLA) faced a major challenge for the first time. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of the first lockdown on the training behavior and to analyze the way the athletes dealt with the new situation. In detail, we focus on habits of purchase and examine the acceptance of digital sports offers between CFA and WLA in response to the restrictions of the nationwide lockdown. Methods An online survey was used to characterize the purchasing behavior and use of digital sports offers of CFA and WLA. In total, 484 volunteers (192 women, 290 men, 2 diverse) responded to the online questionary, allowing us to identify changes in training behavior and differences between the sports disciplines. Results Our data shows both CFA and WLA purchase new equipment for a home gym and the use of digital sports increased significantly across all age groups. A comparison during the lockdown even showed that within the CFA, one group (n = 142) reported losing 5 kg or more of body mass, while the value of the WLA remained constant. On the one hand, the results indicate that despite the restrictions during the lockdown, CFA were may able to enhance health aspects by improving their body composition. On the other hand, this study shows that the training habits of both groups of athletes have changed significantly with the use of digital sports offers. Conclusions We suppose that the great openness and the expansion of online sports offers during the first lockdown may change the sports industry in the future.

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confidence: 91%

Purchasing behavior and use of digital sports offers by CrossFit® and weightlifting athletes during the first SARS-CoV-2 lockdown in Germany

Meier

Nägler

Wald

et al. 2022

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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“…The results of the present study corroborate the findings of the review by Dominski et al (2020) which evaluated the motivational characteristics of individuals who engage in the extreme conditioning program training modality. By evaluating 14 studies, the review reported that, compared to other forms of training, the motivational characteristics of individuals involved in the extreme conditioning program training present a high level of self-determination, and the subjects may experience a greater sense of satisfaction and pleasure (Dominski et al, 2020). Therefore, it is pertinent to examine the motivational characteristics of individuals who engage in this type of training modality.…”

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confidence: 87%

Motivation Levels and Goals for the Practice of Physical Exercise in Five Different Modalities: A Correspondence Analysis

Borges¹,

Filho²,

Lira

et al. 2021

Front. Psychol.

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The identification of the practitioner’s profile regarding their motivation level for physical exercise engagement could be a behavioral strategy to increase exercise adherence. The present study investigates the associations between motivation levels, modalities practiced, and goals concerning the practice of physical exercise among physical exercise practitioners. A total of 100 physical exercise practitioners, of which 67 were women, took part in this study. The participants were engaged in extreme fitness program, strength training, fight training, Pilates, and functional training. Motivation level (BREQ-3) and expectations regarding regular physical exercise (IMPRAF-54) were assessed. A multiple correspondence analysis demonstrates preferential relationships between descriptive and non-inferential variables. Strength training and fight training practitioners seek these modalities with the goals of “Health” and “Aesthetics,” demonstrating low autonomy in relation to the behavior for the practice of physical exercise. Extreme conditioning program and functional training practitioners have as goal “Pleasure,” demonstrating medium and high levels of autonomy for such practice and Pilates practitioners have the goal of “Stress Control.” To promote and encourage the regular practice of physical exercise, this strategy could be used to take actions that increase the public’s intention to start or continue in a physical exercise program.

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“…To assess the methodological quality of the studies, the recommendations of STROBE (Strengthening the [33] were used to evaluate the qualitative studies. This scale has 21 items, and each study was given a score from 0 to 21 and was coded as being of low (score of 0-7), medium (score of [8][9][10][11][12][13][14], or high quality (score of [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, review studies on CrossFit [2,13] have mainly focused on the effects of CrossFit on components of physical fitness focusing on the five domains of physical fitness (cardiovascular/respiratory resistance, endurance, strength, flexibility and power) and on possible injuries in CrossFit participants [14,15]. In addition to improving the physical conditioning of practitioners, the recent expansion of CrossFit may be associated with psychological variables of participants, such as motivation, which leads people to adhere to and maintain exercise [16]. In this sense, we highlight the study of motivation in the field of Sports and Exercise Psychology [17].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In this sense, we highlight the study of motivation in the field of Sports and Exercise Psychology [ 17 ]. As reported by Dominski et al [ 16 ], CrossFit training is conducted with a great sense of belief and identify, with inherent rewards influencing exercise adherence. However, there is a need to know about other psychological variables that can influence in the participation such as mood states [ 18 ]; anxiety [ 19 ]; body satisfaction [ 20 ]; psychological needs and behavioural regulation [ 9 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Psychological variables of CrossFit participants: a systematic review

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Objective This study aimed to review the existing literature concerning the psychological variables of CrossFit participants. Methodology This review followed the PRISMA guidelines and was documented in the PROSPERO registry (CRD42018091177). Six electronic databases (SCOPUS, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane) were searched from their inception through July 2020. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed. Results Thirty-four studies met the inclusion criteria. We observed an increase in satisfaction, clinical addiction, and enjoyment among participants related to exercise, social improvement, and high intrinsic motivation to participate for the purpose of enjoyment, challenge, and affiliation. Perceptions of effort were high among CrossFit participants. Some studies found that the reaction time was impaired after the CrossFit session, whereas others found no changes in mental health, self-esteem, and well-being after training. Conclusion Adherence and maintenance of the practice of CrossFit are related to psychological variables such as motivation and satisfaction of basic psychological needs. CrossFit participants demonstrated high perception of effort, intrinsic motivation, and reasons for practice such as enjoyment, challenge, and affiliation. The quality assessment demonstrated the need for more detail in the methods section of future investigations. Additional high-quality studies are needed to investigate the effects of CrossFit training on the mental health of participants.

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Motivation to CrossFit training: a narrative review

Cited by 17 publications

References 34 publications

Purchasing behavior and use of digital sports offers by CrossFit® and weightlifting athletes during the first SARS-CoV-2 lockdown in Germany

Purchasing behavior and use of digital sports offers by CrossFit® and weightlifting athletes during the first SARS-CoV-2 lockdown in Germany

Motivation Levels and Goals for the Practice of Physical Exercise in Five Different Modalities: A Correspondence Analysis

Psychological variables of CrossFit participants: a systematic review

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