Does Women's Attitudinal State Body Image Improve After One Session of Posture Correction Exercises?

Scarpa, Stefano; Nart, Alessandra; Gobbi, Erica; Carraro, Attilio

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“…As hypothesized, exercise led to a significant improvement ( d = 0.50) in evaluative/affective body image state. Additionally, changes on a perceptive body image state measure (adjusting distorted photos of oneself) were positively correlated with trait drive for thinness, shape and weight concerns, and global body dissatisfaction ( r = .36–.52; see also Scarpa, Nart, Gobbi, & Carraro, 2011). Perhaps even more relevant with regard to the present topic, Thomas, Tod, and Lavallee (2011) used a controlled crossover design to psychometrically assess MD symptomatology in weight-lifters twice: once after a resistance training session and once on a rest day.…”

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A single bout of resistance training improves state body image in male weight-trainers.

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Vocks³

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Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

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Although improvements in body image have been shown for longer-lasting resistance training, research on its short-term effects is currently lacking. The present study set out to test a hypothesized beneficial effect of a single bout of resistance training on global and specific (i.e., body fat- and muscularity-related) body image states of male exercisers. Additionally, a moderating effect of drive for muscularity was explored. In a controlled crossover study, 42 experienced weight trainers received (a) a session of resistance training; (b) a session of aerobic exercise (cycling); and (c) a session of magazine reading. Body image states were assessed before and immediately after each condition, and after 24 hr. As hypothesized, resistance training, but not cycling or reading, led to a significant increase in perceived muscularity on a silhouette measure of body image states (g = 0.31 or 3 kg). Both exercise conditions led to a significant decrease in perceived body fat (g = −0.33 or −2.5% for resistance training), but for resistance training, this only held true for men lower in drive for muscularity (g = .58, p < .01). After 24 hr, scores had returned to baseline levels. Even a single bout of resistance training yields short-term improvements in men’s body image states on both the muscularity and fat dimension, which may act as a reinforcer of exercise behavior. The present findings might foster the understanding of body-image factors that contribute to the development of excessive weight-lifting behavior.

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A single bout of resistance training improves state body image in male weight-trainers.

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“…Mosur-Kałuza S, Guszkowska M. Physical activity and body image of women: literature review Balt J Health Phys Act 2015; 7(3): [29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37]…”

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“…While examining the influence of body-shaping on the body image among women, it has been observed that the body image improved as early as after one 60-minute training session [29].…”

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“…Though it is widely believed that activity has a positive influence on the body image [29], much scientific research shows an inverse relationship, or lack of any significant correlation. In research involving mature women, the Kerksick team [38] observed positive changes in the body image only in those groups in which physical exercise had been combined with a diet.…”

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Physical activity and body image of women: literature review

Mosur-Kałuża¹,

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2015

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Background: This study represents a review of literature on the relationship between recreational physical activity and the body image. Material/Methods: This research encompasses 39 papers published between 2008 and 2015 that were available in the Academic Search Complete database. Results: The results of comparative, prospective, and experimental research are ambiguous. These data suggest both a positive relationship between the body image and physical activity, i.e. a more positive body image among more active people and an improvement in the body image as a result of regular exercise, and a negative relationship, in particular, a more negative body image in persons engaging in “aesthetic” sports. Conclusions: Apparently, this is determined by the type of physical activity, i.e. recreational vs. sport. In the case of the latter, it is determined by the sport discipline chosen by respondents.

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An Exploration of the Associations Among Multiple Aspects of Religiousness, Body Image, Eating Pathology, and Appearance Investment

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of positive and negative aspects of religiousness on eating pathology, body satisfaction, and appearance investment beyond previously established variables (age, BMI, exercise frequency, weight stability, and self-esteem). Data collected from 168 adult females at a Catholic-affiliated university were analyzed using hierarchical linear regressions. As expected, some religiousness variables (spirituality and seeing one's body as having sacred qualities) were associated with eating pathology, body satisfaction, and appearance investment in potentially beneficial ways, and others (negative interaction with one's religious community) were associated in potentially harmful ways. Interestingly, greater religious meaning, or the importance of religion in one's life, was associated with greater eating pathology, and some variables (religious coping, participation in and support from one's religious community) expected to be associated with greater body satisfaction were unrelated. Results are discussed in terms of mechanisms through which the aspects of religiousness may influence body satisfaction, appearance investment, and eating pathology.

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Does Women's Attitudinal State Body Image Improve After One Session of Posture Correction Exercises?

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A single bout of resistance training improves state body image in male weight-trainers.

A single bout of resistance training improves state body image in male weight-trainers.

Physical activity and body image of women: literature review

An Exploration of the Associations Among Multiple Aspects of Religiousness, Body Image, Eating Pathology, and Appearance Investment

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