Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adults
BackgroundDespite extensive research on the relationship between psychological factors and aerobic training, there remains a gap in understanding these relationships within resistance training (RT), particularly barbell-based RT. This study aimed to examine the associations between basic psychologic...
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| author | Vanessa M. Martinez Kercher Janette M. Watkins Janette M. Watkins Janelle M. Goss Liam A. Phillips Brad A. Roy Kyler Blades Dana Dobson Kyle A. Kercher |
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| description | BackgroundDespite extensive research on the relationship between psychological factors and aerobic training, there remains a gap in understanding these relationships within resistance training (RT), particularly barbell-based RT. This study aimed to examine the associations between basic psychological needs, behavioral regulation, self-efficacy, and a longitudinal barbell-based RT program for adults.MethodsForty-three adults (M age = 45.09 ± 10.72) were recruited from the Competitive Edge resistance training program at a medical fitness center in Northwest Montana. The study followed an 18-week schedule: 8 weeks of training, 1 week of active recovery, and 8 additional weeks of training.ResultsThe results reveal several significant findings. First, the basic psychological need for competence significantly increased from baseline (M = 5.06) to post-program (M = 5.30), (p = 0.017). Second, the composite score of the BREQ-3 significantly predicting muscular strength improvements in the deadlift (β = 3.64, p = 0.039). Third, both mastery (p = 0.021) and resilience (p = 0.007) self-efficacy subscales increased from baseline to post-program. Fourth, exploratory analyses indicated that the reasons to exercise scale predicted increases in muscular endurance with the weight management (β = 10.016, p = 0.046) and solitude (β = 6.792, p = 0.037) subscales.ConclusionThese findings highlight the importance of psychological factors in predicting strength outcomes and muscular endurance, suggesting that psychological interventions may complement physical training to maximize benefits. This research contributes valuable insights into how psychological factors influence training outcomes, potentially guiding future interventions and program designs to better support strength development and endurance in resistance training contexts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-87ad68becb704caead113a8c91bb8c992025-08-20T03:05:26ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782024-09-011510.3389/fpsyg.2024.14394311439431Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adultsVanessa M. Martinez Kercher0Janette M. Watkins1Janette M. Watkins2Janelle M. Goss3Liam A. Phillips4Brad A. Roy5Kyler Blades6Dana Dobson7Kyle A. Kercher8Department of Health & Wellness Design, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, United StatesDepartment of Kinesiology, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, United StatesProgram in Neuroscience, College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, United StatesDepartment of Kinesiology, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, United StatesUnited States Military Academy, Westpoint, NY, United StatesLogan Health Medical Center, Kalispell, MT, United StatesBlades Athletic Performance Academy, Kalispell, MT, United StatesLogan Health Medical Center, Kalispell, MT, United StatesDepartment of Kinesiology, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, United StatesBackgroundDespite extensive research on the relationship between psychological factors and aerobic training, there remains a gap in understanding these relationships within resistance training (RT), particularly barbell-based RT. This study aimed to examine the associations between basic psychological needs, behavioral regulation, self-efficacy, and a longitudinal barbell-based RT program for adults.MethodsForty-three adults (M age = 45.09 ± 10.72) were recruited from the Competitive Edge resistance training program at a medical fitness center in Northwest Montana. The study followed an 18-week schedule: 8 weeks of training, 1 week of active recovery, and 8 additional weeks of training.ResultsThe results reveal several significant findings. First, the basic psychological need for competence significantly increased from baseline (M = 5.06) to post-program (M = 5.30), (p = 0.017). Second, the composite score of the BREQ-3 significantly predicting muscular strength improvements in the deadlift (β = 3.64, p = 0.039). Third, both mastery (p = 0.021) and resilience (p = 0.007) self-efficacy subscales increased from baseline to post-program. Fourth, exploratory analyses indicated that the reasons to exercise scale predicted increases in muscular endurance with the weight management (β = 10.016, p = 0.046) and solitude (β = 6.792, p = 0.037) subscales.ConclusionThese findings highlight the importance of psychological factors in predicting strength outcomes and muscular endurance, suggesting that psychological interventions may complement physical training to maximize benefits. This research contributes valuable insights into how psychological factors influence training outcomes, potentially guiding future interventions and program designs to better support strength development and endurance in resistance training contexts.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1439431/fullstrength trainingaffective responsesbarbell trainingwomen's healthinclusion |
| spellingShingle | Vanessa M. Martinez Kercher Janette M. Watkins Janette M. Watkins Janelle M. Goss Liam A. Phillips Brad A. Roy Kyler Blades Dana Dobson Kyle A. Kercher Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adults Frontiers in Psychology strength training affective responses barbell training women's health inclusion |
| title | Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adults |
| title_full | Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adults |
| title_fullStr | Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adults |
| title_short | Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adults |
| title_sort | psychological needs self efficacy motivation and resistance training outcomes in a 16 week barbell training program for adults |
| topic | strength training affective responses barbell training women's health inclusion |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1439431/full |
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