2015
DOI: 10.2466/30.pms.121c26x9
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Psychophysical Benefits of Rock-Climbing Activity

Abstract: The aim of the study was to compare the psychophysical effects of rock climbing with a supervised fitness training in adults. Thirty-three healthy participants (M age=32 yr., SD=7) participated in rock climbing or in fitness training. The participants' functional fitness, anxiety, and mood states were tested before and after 3 mo. of training. There was significant improvement of physical fitness in both groups after the intervention period. Anxiety significantly decreased after each single training session at… Show more

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“…Eine Studie untersuchte die psychischen Auswirkungen einer Kletterintervention im Vergleich zu einer Fitnessintervention bei gesunden Probanden [28]. Die Kletterintervention umfasste ein Klettertraining mit Seilsicherung.…”
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“…Eine Studie untersuchte die psychischen Auswirkungen einer Kletterintervention im Vergleich zu einer Fitnessintervention bei gesunden Probanden [28]. Die Kletterintervention umfasste ein Klettertraining mit Seilsicherung.…”
Section: Empirische Studienunclassified
“…Bei psychiatrischen Patienten zeigte sich eine Verbesserung in der Zustandsangst durch eine Hochseilgartenexposition im Vergleich zur Kontrollgruppe [23]. Ähnliche Verbesserungen in der Zustandsangst zeigten sich auch bei gesunden Probanden, allerdings waren diese auch durch eine Fitnesstrainingsintervention zu finden [28]. Vermutlich wurden diese Veränderungen daher nicht durch die Klettertherapie, sondern durch die körperliche Aktivität ausgelöst.…”
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“…Volume 2 -Issue - 4 Responses from the RCMS were categorized into several themes addressing climbing motivation and barriers. Figure 3 displays a hierarchy of coding for motivation themes.…”
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“…Given the known health benefits and increasing availability of rock climbing, participation in rock climbing as a means of exercise should be strongly encouraged [2][3][4]. Personal factors, such as motivation and habituation, are crucial to establishing habits and maintaining physical activity [5,6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%