title: Mapping Coaches' Views of Participation in CrossFit to the Integrated Theory of Health Behavior Change and Sense of Community.
abstract: Group-based training through CrossFit has recently exploded in popularity. Anecdotally, participants often make lifestyle changes and experience improved fitness. Participation factors were mapped to the Integrated Theory of Health Behavior Change and "sense of community" constructs. Key informant interviews were conducted with 6 CrossFit gym owners/coaches. Data were thematically coded with NVivo 10. Results revealed key factors that both facilitated and restricted participation in CrossFit. Findings provide implications for future theory application and highlight how to improve initiation and adherence by capitalizing on community building and taking steps to reduce intimidation and cost, facilitate realistic goals, and ensure social support.
authors.affiliation: Functional Intensity Training Lab, Department of Kinesiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan.
authors.forename: Katie M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Heinrich
authors.forename: Taran
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Carlisle
authors.forename: Ainslie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kehler
authors.forename: Sarah J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Cosgrove
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D012944:Social Support