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. 2019 Apr 30;5(4):e01459. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01459

Table 4.

Regulation differences based on primary mode of physical activity (Mean ± SD).

CrossFit training Group exercise Aerobic training Resistance training Sport Sig. (p) η2p
Lack of
Amotivation 1.1 ± 0.4 1.1 ± 0.5 1.1 ± 0.2 1.1 ± 0.3 1.2 ± 0.4 .064 .02
Extrinsic
External 1.5 ± 0.7 1.4 ± 0.6 1.4 ± 0.5 1.3 ± 0.5a,e 1.6 ± 0.8 .026 .03
Introjected 3.5 ± 1.0b,d 2.9 ± 1.2c 3.3 ± 1.0 3.2 ± 1.1 3.3 ± 1.0 .016 .03
Intrinsic
Identified 4.7 ± 0.5b,c,e 4.3 ± 0.7 4.4 ± 0.6 4.5 ± 0.5b,e 4.2 ± 0.7 <.001 .06
Integrated 4.4 ± 0.7b 4.0 ± 1.0 4.2 ± 0.9 4.3 ± 0.8 3.9 ± 1.1a,d .046 .02
Internal 4.5 ± 0.6b,c 4.1 ± 0.9 4.2 ± 0.9 4.4 ± 0.7b,c 4.2 ± 0.8 .004 .04
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.