What keeps athletes in the gym? Goals, psychological needs, and motivation of CrossFit™ participants.
The CrossFit™ workout methodology has experienced tremendous growth and popularity over the last 10 years. This programme utilises high-intensity workouts that incorporate a wide variety of calisthenics and weight lifting movements, and is typically delivered in a group format by a qualified instruc...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 555 - 575 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2018
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