Table 2.
Factor loadings for weight training motives showing scale membership in bold
| Motive item | Personal challenge | Physique anxiety | Mood control |
| To challenge myself | .88 | -.06 | -.07 |
| For enjoyment | .87 | .03 | -.04 |
| To maintain muscle mass | .52 | .25 | .12 |
| To increase self-confidence | .35 | -.01 | .32 |
| To put on muscle mass | .30 | -.14 | .10 |
| To lose weight | -.09 | .75 | .08 |
| To manage current weight | .16 | .68 | .26 |
| To become more attractive | .15 | .56 | -.06 |
| Peer pressure | -.17 | .51 | -.08 |
| To avoid feelings of guilt | .17 | .45 | .05 |
| To relieve stress | .01 | .07 | .85 |
| To improve mood | .32 | .14 | .49 |
| To escape daily worries | -.03 | -.03 | .45 |
| To rid anger, aggression | -.11 | .03 | .45 |
| Relaxation | .38 | -.13 | .43 |
| Eigenvalues | 4.13 | 2.08 | 1.74 |
| % variance | 27.52 | 13.88 | 11.59 |