Affective response and adherence to strength exercise in muscle training
Keywords:
affective response; strength training; exercise adherence; motivation; Feeling ScaleAbstract
Perceived well-being during physical exercise directly influences motivation and adherence to training programs, representing a challenge when participants exhibit a low affective response. This study was conducted at Top Fitness Talatona, where exercise habits are varied, with the aim of understanding how emotional responses to exercise influence adherence and motivation. The objective was to evaluate the affective response of young male participants during a 12-week strength training program. A longitudinal design was used with 12 participants aged between 20 and 30 years, applying the Feeling Scale in weeks 1, 6, and 12. The results showed a progressive increase in the perception of positive well-being, evidenced by the Friedemann test, with significant differences throughout the program (χ²F = 9.75, p < 0.05). It is concluded that regular strength training improves affective responses, promoting motivation and long-term adherence.
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