Abstract

FREIRE, GLM et al. Weekly training frequency as a predictor of exercise dependence in recreational athletes. CPD [online]. 2021, vol.21, n.2, pp.1-12.  Epub May 16, 2022. ISSN 1989-5879.

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association of age, frequency of training and time of practice with the degree of dependence on exercise (DE) of recreational athletes. 159 recreational running, bodybuilding and crossfit athletes participated, with an average age of 31.59 ± 7.98 years, from the state of Pernambuco. The instruments used were a sociodemographic questionnaire to characterize the sample and the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised to measure ED. Data analysis was conducted using Spearman's Correlation and Multiple Regression (p <0.05). The results showed a significant and positive correlation (p <0.05) of the training frequency with the dimensions of DE continuity (r = 0.16), reduction in other activities (r = 0.27), lack of control (r = 0, 24), time (r = 0.25) and general DE score (r = 0.25). The multiple regression analysis revealed that only the training frequency had a significant and positive prediction on the dimensions of ED. Specifically, the weekly training frequency explains 1% of the continuity variance, 6% of the reduction in other activities, 5% of the lack of control, 5% of the time and 57% of the general ED score. It is concluded that the weekly frequency of training seems to be an intervening factor in the degree of ED in recreational athletes.

Keywords : Dependent Behaviour; Exercise Addiction; Exercise Psychology; Exercise.

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