Effects of Training Environment on Muscle Dysmorphia Symptomatology in Men and Women
Keywords:
strength training; high intensity training; body imageAbstract
Muscle Dysmorphia (MD) is a condition characterized by an excessive preoccupation with muscularity. The environment in which a person resistance trains may have an impact on the clinical features of MD. The aim of this study was to compare MD symptomatology between individuals who train in traditional fitness centers (TFC) and those who train in high-intensity functional training environments (HIFT). Method: Volunteers were recruited from both TFC and HIFT facilities. Participants (N=376) completed an online (Qualtrics) demographics survey and Muscle Dysmorphia Questionnaire (MDQ). A two-way ANOVA compared the effect of training environment on MDQ scores among HIFT and TFC men and women. Results: Training environment significantly affected MDQ [F (4, 345) = 3.765, p = .005, d = 0.737]. The mean score for TFC (M = 111.73, SD = 20.39, [107.78, 115.68]) was significantly higher than HIFT (M = 102.20, SD = 19.59, [99.17, 105.23]). Discussion: Participants with greater MD symptoms may prefer training in TFC, thus potentially facilitating and perpetuating MD symptomatology. The results of the present study may provide insight into creating optimal treatment programs for individuals with clinical MD.
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