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Is CrossFit Associated with More Positive Body Image? A Prospective Investigation in Novice CrossFitters

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posted on 2023-09-01, 14:28 authored by Viren Swami
CrossFit is a strength-and-conditioning exercise programme that combines elements of gymnastics, weightlifting, and cardiovascular exercises. Although the CrossFit programme holds promise in terms of promoting positive body image, studies examining such an impact remain piecemeal. To rectify this, 63 CrossFitters recruited from the United Kingdom, completed measures of positive body image (body appreciation, functionality appreciation, body acceptance from others) one month after beginning CrossFit classes and again after 3 months. Results indicated that scores on all three constructs were significantly higher at the second testing session (ηp 2 = .22-.36), irrespective of participant sex. The largest improvements in body appreciation (d = 0.52) and functionality appreciation (d = 1.07) were achieved by participants who attended CrossFit classes regularly (≥ 4 days a week compared to ≤ 3 days a week). These results suggest that participating in CrossFit programmes is associated with improvements in body image, but further research is needed.

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Refereed

  • Yes

Volume

50

Issue number

4

Page range

370-381

Publication title

International Journal of Sport Psychology

ISSN

‎0047-0767

Publisher

Edizioni Luigi Pozzi

File version

  • Accepted version

Language

  • eng

Legacy posted date

2019-06-03

Legacy creation date

2019-05-28

Legacy Faculty/School/Department

Faculty of Science & Engineering

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