“…Therefore, understanding the psychology of optimal performance during exercise participation is a desirable goal for those who are interested in promoting the enjoyment of exercise, positive affective experiences, and adherence. Many researchers have attempted to elucidate the precise nature of flow experiences (Jackson, 1992(Jackson, , 1995(Jackson, , 1996Jackson and Roberts, 1992;Jackson, Kimiecik, Ford, and Marsh, 1998;Kimiecik and Stein, 1992;Stein, Kimiecik, Daniels, and Jackson, 1995). There is a consensus that flow is a state in which one is Flow State Scale 4 totally absorbed in the task, leading to optimal physical and mental functioning.…”