Gabriela Sousa Neves de Almeida
Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Evora, Portugal
Publications
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Research
Resistance training among active women: motivations, barriers, and its role in self-esteem and body satisfaction
Author(s): Jessica Vaz Velho Sebastião de Melo*, Nuno Miguel Prazeres Batalha and Gabriela Sousa Neves de Almeida
Resistance training (RT) has been increasingly recognized as a relevant health behavior among women, with potential benefits extending beyond physical health to psychological well-being. However, adherence to RT remains influenced by multiple individual and contextual factors. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine RT adherence among physically active women, focusing on motivational and perceived barriers, as well as exploring associations with self-esteem and body satisfaction. A total of 240 physically active women (30.69 ± 8.87 years) answered a questionnaire about training habits, motivations and barriers associated with adherence to the RT. They also completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Silhouette Rating Scale. Most participants (80.8%) reported engaging in RT. Women who are single and without minor or dependent children engage in RT more frequently than .. Read More»