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| Autor/inn/en | Carter, Andrew; Alexander, Adam C. |
|---|---|
| Titel | A Qualitative Exploration of Womens' Experiences Who Belong to a "Fitness Community" |
| Quelle | In: American Journal of Health Education, 51 (2020) 1, S.22-30 (9 Seiten)
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
| ISSN | 1932-5037 |
| DOI | 10.1080/19325037.2019.1687365 |
| Schlagwörter | Females; Physical Fitness; Social Media; Group Dynamics; Physical Activity Level; Exercise; Recreational Facilities; Role; Communities of Practice; Group Membership; Empowerment; Accountability; Computer Mediated Communication; Program Descriptions; California |
| Abstract | Background: A promising method for improving physical inactivity among women is to increase their engagement in group-based exercise programs. Fitness communities are exercise groups that practice the principles of group dynamics and promote a lifestyle of physical activity by engaging members through social media and hosting social event/hangouts outside of the gym or "fitness" setting. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the role of "fitness communities" as a mechanism for increasing engagement in physical activity. Methods: In-depth, semi-structured interviews (N = 15) from women who were members of an established fitness community (i.e. Titan Fitness; the original name has been changed for purposes of anonymity) in Southern California. Results: Results suggested that the women's experiences in Titan Fitness were encompassed by six sub-themes which were the following: "Structured Exercise Classes with Group Dynamics": (1) personal and group accountability and (2) minimizing intimidation; "Social Media Engagement": (3) empowerment and (4) accountability via online engagement; and "Engagement Outside of the Physical Gym Setting": (5) in-group engagement and (6) out-group (extended) engagement. Discussion: Our findings illustrated that community members that were engaged in all three components of a fitness community described improved physical activity adherence. Translation to Health Practice: These findings may benefit fitness professionals, researchers, and Health Education practitioners who desire to develop innovative theoretically-based interventions for women having difficulty with physical activity adherence. (As Provided). |
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| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2022/1/01 |
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