Motivational Aspects in CrossFit Training

Abstract

The benefits of the regular practice of physical activity on health as well as the adverse effects associated with sedentarism are already well known. However, the motivational aspects that influence the practice of Crossfit are not well understood. The present study aimed, through a narrative review, to investigate which aspects influence the adherence and maintenance in CrossFit, considering age group and training frequency. A qualitative narrative review was carried out using the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Nineteen articles were included, published in the English language, considering the publication period limited between the years 2000 to 2020. The results demonstrate that younger age people are more influenced by factors such as: affiliation, social recognition and competition, while older adults are more motivated by health and body-related reasons such as weight control and appearance. Moreover, a higher training frequency was associated with higher rates of intrinsic factors, while a lower training frequency was related to extrinsic aspects. Therefore, intrinsic factors associated with motivation can lead to greater attendance in Crossfit training.

Keywords: Exercice, Crossfit, Motivation

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Author Biographies

Luane Cordeiro Pereira,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/6850674699792486

Rauno Álvaro de Paula Simola,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/8805974207376479

Mateus Camargos Gomes,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/8048130884789510

Lucas Túlio de Lacerda,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/2761545400508667

Diego Alcântara Borba,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/1031682265403276

José Vítor Vieira Salgado,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/6229383176923461

Published
2024-09-01
How to Cite
Pereira, L. C., Simola, R. Álvaro de P., Gomes, M. C., Lacerda, L. T. de, Borba, D. A., & Salgado, J. V. V. (2024). Motivational Aspects in CrossFit Training. Lecturas: Educación Física Y Deportes, 29(316), 243-255. https://doi.org/10.46642/efd.v29i316.7232
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Review Articles