Motivação no CrossFit: análise qualitativa de motivos para aderência e desistência

Abstract

CrossFit is a Functional Fitness model whose methodological basis is to develop and optimize practitioners' skills in various domains of physical conditioning. In recent years, there has been an exponential growth in adherence to the modality on a global scale. This adherence is associated with components incorporated into the program that contribute to motivational regulation and the satisfaction of basic psychological needs. Participation in a supportive community (social bonding), which helps to facilitate feelings of autonomy (self

-empowerment) and

increased self

-efficacy and transformation (competence) comprise satisfying the relative psychological need of self - determined motivation. It is clear that the literature supports these findings, however most of the methodologies addressed in these studies use only standardized/closed questionnaires, which may end up limiting the responses of the participants. The aim of this study is to

identify and qualitatively analyze the motivational characteristics that trigger adherence versus withdrawal in CrossFit. 10 practitioners (34.8 ± 9.96 years) participated in a semi

-structured interview in order to assess motivational characteristics related to adherence and withdrawal. The results obtained revealed that the reasons for adherence and permanence permeate the variety of training and stimuli, meeting the perception of competence and autonomy by encouraging challenge and overcoming challenges, and building a strong sense of community, which is welcoming and supportive. encouraging. Regarding the motivational characteristics for dropping out, changing routine, lack of time and loss of affective bond with other participants within the training center were cited. However, no participant who dropped out showed demotivation with the practice, thus, external reasons were reported as barriers to permanence.