The aim of this study was to: a) investigate and determine gender differences towards factors influencing gym-goers’ choice of fitness trainer; and b) to identify and explain gender differences in ...gym-goers’ attitudes towards social media exercise contents (SMEC). For this purpose, a questionnaire was created. The study was conducted on a sample of 50 gym-goers (N1=13 male and N2=37 female), all attending a gym in Split, Croatia. The variable sample consisted of five groups of variables. Test-retest overlap was performed to determine the reliability (88.20%) of the questionnaire. The results showed that the affirmative attitudes were statistically significant in contrast to the non-affirmative attitudes (Wilcoxon Matched Pairs Test, T=250.00, Z=3.60, p<0.001). In addition, male gym-goers generally have a significantly more affirmative attitude towards SMEC than female gym-goers (Mann-Whitney U-test, U=119.50, Z=–2.68, p=0.007). Furthermore, there are gender differences in choosing a fitness trainer based on their appearance; but there are no gender differences in the attitude towards the number of fitness trainers’ followers on social media as an indicator of trustworthiness. As this study was specifically concerned with the attitudes of gym-goers, future studies should focus on sports professionals and their attitudes toward this topic.
The main purpose of this study was to analyse the indicators of the professional Competency of University physical Trainer students, and to explore the importance of these professional indicators. By ...referring to the two international physical fitness education institutions and literature reviews, three important perspectives of professional Competences are: Professional knowledge, Professional skills, Professional attitude, Furthermore, the result of this research was concluded after three integration of opinions.
: Delphi technique was used to integrate the opinions of fifty-two experts and scholars, and the research results were obtained after three integrations. Among the 52 indicators at the three levels.
: experts agree that professional attitude is the most important. followed by professional skills, and then professional knowledge. the professional attitude level, “maintaining a positive and enthusiastic professional attitude” was the most important indicator. In the professional skills level, it was noted that “physical fitness training cycle plan design ability”, “physical fitness action correction ability”, “emergency intervention” Ability to adapt” and “ability to use and demonstrate sports equipment” are the most important indicators. In terms of professional knowledge, “customer sports curriculum design” is the most important.
: this research can provide references for the university in future development of physical trainer’s training program and establish regulations; fitness club hiring process; self-growth in the industry; future researches and studies.
The article presents professional competencies as an important component in the professional
training of future trainers-teachers of fitness in higher education institutions. The purpose of the work
...is to substantiate professional competencies in the professional training of future trainers-teachers in
fitness in higher education institutions. The effectiveness of the use of professional competencies in
professional activities is ensured by a combination of medical-biological, social-humanitarian and
psychological knowledge from sports and pedagogical disciplines. The learning process is based on
integrative interdisciplinary links, unity and interconnection of sports and professional and
pedagogical improvement of physical and mental abilities with the use of modern information and
communication technologies, cooperation of teachers and fitness trainers, development of
international relations and cooperation. The use of modern educational technologies, special
computer programs in combination with traditional forms of professional training provides an
opportunity to increase the effectiveness of training. In the case of the use of such training in the
formation of professional competencies, almost all students are involved in cognitive activities,
constant exchange of knowledge. At the same time, information and communication technologies
almost naturally combine methods and means of learning and data processing. In order for graduates
to become highly qualified and competent professionals, they need not only to acquire a certain set of
knowledge and skills, but also to gain sufficient experience in modern information technology, and
most importantly, to acquire the ability to self-development, improving their professional
competencies.
In the past few years, self‐tracking technologies have been celebrated for the possibilities they offer to ‘optimize’ fitness and wellbeing, yet also criticized for being rigid and isolating. In this ...article, we identify complex tracking arrangements that consist of a variety of data and multiple modalities of tracking emplaced within arrangements of actors and objects (digital/analog tracking devices and data output). We inquire into how these arrangements afford care. Based on our ethnographic research of gym culture in Denmark, we find that individuals make the technologies ‘work’ for them in ways that shield them from bodily or emotional distress. Fitness practitioners combine digital tracking technologies with analog methods and enrol other human actors in recording, interpreting, questioning and tinkering with their data; in other words, they perform data work in ways that mend or prevent ruptures and brokenness and thus afford ‘care’. We highlight the role of the personal trainer, who often complements or salvages the outputs of digital technologies. We argue that tracking has the capacity to afford care and wellness when it is emplaced within socialities and when actors are able to exercise their capacities and knowledge in ways that mitigate the data outputs.
Creatine is classified as a “sports supplement”, but it also has health benefits. The purpose of this study was to assess use of creatine as a dietary supplement in adult non-athletes. Three hundred ...ninety-nine adults (19–89 years) completed an online survey. Among the respondents, 77% (n = 307) were regularly active, including participation in weightlifting (34%), running (34%), and cycling (21%). Twenty-eight percent (n = 111) reported use of creatine with an average dose of 6.4 ± 4.5 g. Daily creatine use was reported by 45%, and 38% reported using creatine 2–6 times weekly. Primary sources of information about creatine were trainers/coaches (29%), friends/family (32%), and internet (28%). Forty percent (n = 44) of creatine users were female. When compared by age, 46% of young, 32% of midlife, and 6% of old respondents reported creatine use with no differences in dose or frequency. Young and midlife respondents reported primarily trainers/coaches, friends/family, and internet as sources of information about creatine, but old respondents limited their sources to friends/family and fitness magazines. Although creatine is widely used by adult non-athletes who regularly exercise, dietitians and other healthcare providers are not the primary source of information. Fitness trainers can appropriately provide guidance and education regarding safe and effective use of creatine.
Based on the study of virtual learning systems, motion learning theory, and instructional design theory, a virtual fitness trainer app named TRAINIME has been developed to be used as one of the tools ...to teach exercise for fitness education programs. This paper describes the design and development as well as the evaluation of the developed app. The methodology can be divided into two parts, first the design and development activity, and then the evaluation activities. The design and development process were guided by the motor learning theory and focused on the application of observation and random practice learning strategies in teaching fitness exercise. The app contains five virtual fitness trainers that show different movements that target different fitness levels. The effectiveness of the app in terms of the students’ motivation is measured using the Situational Motivational Scale (SIMS) and tested with a group of 54 students from a local higher institute of learning. Their engagement with the activities is measured with a structured interview. The results showed that the students had the motivation to do fitness activities after being in the practice session with the virtual fitness trainers. The respondents found that the activities were interesting, fun, and made them feel good. They were also motivated to follow the activities because they agreed that they had to do it and the activity was important for them. Most of the respondents agreed that the activities had a good effect on their fitness level and easy to follow for their physical activities. The interview revealed that the movements shown to them by the virtual trainers were very useful in engaging them with fitness activities. There are additional recommendations and added functions that should be included before the app can be fully deployed in a bigger market.
Knowledge on the relationship between fitness center use and long-term members' subsequent goal achievement is limited. Therefore, the aim was to investigate the prospective association between the ...use of fitness centers during 18 months and subsequent self-reported goal achievement among long-term members.
This was a registry- and survey-based longitudinal study of 2851 people who had been members at a Norwegian fitness center chain for more than two years. Fitness center use from December 2016 to June 2018 was obtained from registry data. Subsequent goal achievement was measured in a survey in June 2018, assessed by a 1-100 visual analogue scale, and a score between 0 and 50 was defined as low goal achievement.
Visiting the fitness center frequently and regularly, and having frequent group activity bookings were associated with higher subsequent self-reported goal achievement. Participants with fewest visits (1-57 days) during 18 months were more likely to report low goal achievement than participants with most visits (118-543 days) (OR = 8.5; 95% CI 6.3-11.4). Fitness trainer bookings was not clearly associated with subsequent goal achievement.
Frequent and regular long-term fitness center use were associated with higher subsequent self-reported goal achievement.
본 연구의 목적은 피트니스 센터에 종사하는 퍼스널 트레이너의 직무 스트레스와 직무성과의 관계를 분석하고, 이러한 인과적 관계에서 자기효능감의 조절 효과를 분석하는 데 있다. 연구의 목적을 달성하기 위해 서울특별시와 경기도에 소재한 피트니스센터에 종사하는 트레이너들을 대상으로 총 279부의 설문지를 배포하였다. 최종적으로 수거된 279부의 설문지 중 ...결측치가 발생한 설문지 7부를 제외한 272부의 설문지가 최종 분석에 사용되었으며, 자료 분석을 위해 SPSS 25.0 프로그램을 이용해 빈도분석, 신뢰도분석, 탐색적 요인분석, 상관관계분석, 위계적 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 피트니스 트레이너의 직무 스트레스는 직무 성과에 부(-)적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 피트니스 트레이너의 직무 스트레스와 직무 성과의 관계에서 트레이너의 자기효능감은 조절 변수로서 역할을 하고 있으며, 세부적으로 자기효능감이 높은 트레이너가 스트레스가 직무성과에 미치는 부정적 영향력이 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 위와 같은 결과를 통해 피트니스 센터 트레이너들의 자기효능감을 높일 수 있는 방안을 마련하여 피트니스 센터의 경영성과를 높일 수 있는 내부 인적관리가 필요하다고 판단된다.
The main purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of job stress on job performance of fitness trainer and the moderating effect of self-efficacy on job stress and job performance. With the researching purpose, 279 questionnaires in total were distributed in fitness centers in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do and 272 were used for analysis with 7 being removed due to missing value. Then frequency analysis, reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, correlation analysis and hierarchical regression analysis were performed by using SPSS 25.0. The results were as followed. First, job stress of fitness trainer had a negative effect on job performance. Second, self-efficacy of fitness trainer was proved to have moderating effect on the relationship between job stress and job performance. Especially, job performance of fitness trainer with high self-efficacy was less likely to be negatively influenced by job stress. Therefore, it was suggested that programs for improving fitness trainers’ self-efficacy and human resource management should be conducted in fitness center in order to further enhance business performance.
•There is a lack of research onwhat fitness centers do to support new members.•The effect of initial support delivered via telephone and e-mail was investigated.•There was an effect on bookings with ...a fitness trainer first six months.•There was no effect on days with visits or membership duration during four years.•More visits the first six months were associated with longer membership duration.
This provider and participant blinded parallel-group randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate if initial support given to new members via telephone and e-mail, compared to self-directed use, had an effect on booking with a fitness trainer, number of visits to the center, and membership duration. Participants included 356 new members, 174 randomized to the intervention group, and 182 to the control group. The intervention group received support to use the fitness center facilities through two phone calls and one e-mail over the first eight weeks of their membership. The control group got usual practice, which is self-directed use.
Participants in the intervention group were more likely to book at least one session with a fitness trainer during the first six months (odds ratio 1.6, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.0–2.5). However, the intervention did not influence the number of visits (mean difference after four years −11.7 days, 95% CI −34.8 to 11.3) or time to membership termination during the follow-up period (hazard ratio 1.1, 95% CI 0.8–1.3).
In conclusion, initial support to use the fitness center facilities given to new fitness center members via telephone and e-mail increased the proportion of bookings with a fitness trainer during the first months of the membership, but it did not have an effect on the number of visits or membership termination during four years.
This is a cross-sectional study that examined the association between fitness trainers’ educational qualifications and experience, and the risk of their trainees’ musculoskeletal pain. The study ...included 1177 trainees (aged 15−60 years) from 74 fitness centers in Bangladesh. Data were collected by using the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire, including potential confounders such as demographic factors (e.g., age, occupation), and training-related factors (e.g., workout knowledge, overweight lifting). Multiple logistic regression was performed for a binary outcome (pain—yes or no), and a generalized linear model was fitted for the ordinal outcome (pain—sites of the body). The trainers’ lower experience (no or ≤1 year) was associated with higher odds of their trainees’ musculoskeletal pain (OR: 2.53, 95% CI: 1.18−5.44) compared to trainers with >5 years of experience; however, no association was found between the trainers’ education and the risk of their trainees’ musculoskeletal pain, after controlling for potential confounders. Similarly, the trainees trained by trainers with lower experience had more than two-time the risk of having pain in different sites (IRR: 2.04, 95% CI: 1.50−2.79). The trainers’ experience may play a pivotal role in the trainees’ musculoskeletal pain. Further study is warranted in this regard.
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