Table 3.
Motivation differences based on primary mode of physical activity (Mean ± SD).
| CrossFit training | Group exercise | Aerobic training | Resistance training | Sport | Sig. (p) | η2p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health-related | 3.4 ± 0.6 | 3.3 ± 0.8 | 3.3 ± 0.9 | 3.0 ± 0.8a,b,c | 3.2 ± 0.9 | .005 | .04 |
| Health pressures | 1.6 ± 1.1 | 1.6 ± 1.3 | 1.5 ± 1.2 | 1.2 ± 1.1 | 1.7 ± 1.1 | .232 | .02 |
| Ill health avoidance | 4.1 ± 0.8 | 3.9 ± 1.0 | 3.9 ± 1.1 | 3.5 ± 1.1a,b,c | 3.6 ± 1.2a | .002 | .05 |
| Positive health | 4.6 ± 0.5b,d,e | 4.4 ± 0.8 | 4.4 ± 0.9 | 4.2 ± 0.9c | 3.2 ± 1.3 | .006 | .04 |
| Interpersonal | 3.1 ± 1.1b,c,d | 1.6 ± 1.1 | 1.9 ± 1.3 | 2.1 ± 1.2b | 3.2 ± 1.0b,c,d | <.001 | .21 |
| Social recognition | 2.5 ± 1.3c,d | 1.1 ± 1.3a,c,d,e | 1.5 ± 1.4 | 1.9 ± 1.4 | 2.4 ± 1.4c | <.001 | .11 |
| Affiliation | 3.7 ± 1.0b,c,d | 2.3 ± 1.5 | 1.9 ± 1.5 | 1.8 ± 1.5b | 3.4 ± 1.2b,c,d | <.001 | .24 |
| Competition | 3.2 ± 1.5b,c,d | 1.3 ± 1.4c,d | 2.1 ± 1.7 | 2.7 ± 1.7c | 3.8 ± 1.2b,c,d | <.001 | .13 |
| Body-related | 3.8 ± 1.0b,c,d,e | 3.5 ± 1.0 | 3.3 ± 1.2 | 3.0 ± 1.0b,c | 3.2 ± 1.2 | <.001 | .07 |
| Appearance | 4.0 ± 0.9b,c,d,e | 3.5 ± 1.1 | 3.2 ± 1.2 | 3.2 ± 1.1 | 3.2 ± 1.2 | <.001 | .08 |
| Weight management | 3.6 ± 1.3 | 3.4 ± 1.2 | 3.4 ± 1.4 | 2.7 ± 1.3a,b,c | 3.2 ± 1.3 | <.001 | .05 |
| Intrapersonal | 4.0 ± 0.7b,c,d | 3.3 ± 1.1e | 3.6 ± 1.0 | 3.7 ± 0.9 | 3.7 ± 0.9 | <.001 | .06 |
| Stress management | 3.7 ± 1.0 | 3.5 ± 1.3 | 3.7 ± 1.3 | 3.7 ± 1.2 | 3.6 ± 1.1 | .670 | .01 |
| Revitalization | 4.4 ± 1.1b,c,d,e | 3.8 ± 1.1 | 4.0 ± 1.0 | 3.9 ± 1.0 | 3.7 ± 1.0 | <.001 | .06 |
| Enjoyment | 4.3 ± 0.8 | 3.4 ± 1.4a,c,d | 3.9 ± 1.3a | 4.2 ± 1.0 | 3.9 ± 1.2 | <.001 | .06 |
| Challenge | 3.7 ± 0.9b,c,d | 2.4 ± 1.3c,d,e | 2.8 ± 1.3d,e | 3.3 ± 1.2 | 3.4 ± 1.3 | <.001 | .11 |
| Fitness-related | 4.3 ± 0.8b,c,d,e | 3.9 ± 0.9c,d | 3.5 ± 1.1 | 3.6 ± 0.9 | 3.8 ± 0.8 | <.001 | .10 |
| Strength & endurance | 4.5 ± 0.6b,c,d,e | 4.1 ± 1.0 | 4.0 ± 1.1 | 4.2 ± 0.7 | 4.0 ± 0.9 | .001 | .05 |
| Nimbleness | 4.1 ± 1.0e | 3.8 ± 1.1 | 3.0 ± 1.4a,b,e | 3.0 ± 1.4a,b,e | 3.5 ± 1.1 | <.001 | .11 |
a
Indicates significant difference from CrossFit® training group at p < .05.
b
Indicates significant difference from Group exercise group at p < .05.
c
Indicates significant difference from Aerobic training group at p < .05.
d
Indicates significant difference from Resistance training group at p < .05.
e
Indicates significant difference from Sport group at p < .05.