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The Effects Of Intermittent Fasting On Female Athletes: A Systematic Review, Courtnie Scarbrough
The Effects Of Intermittent Fasting On Female Athletes: A Systematic Review, Courtnie Scarbrough
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The intermittent fasting diet has a historical past, but recently, it has regained popularity as a weight loss strategy for the general public. Athletes have also picked up this specialized diet in search of a competitive edge. There are ample studies testing athletes of all levels, but most do not include females or report sex-specific results. This systematic review aimed to identify current research on the effects of intermittent fasting in the understudied population of female athletes. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in three databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, …
The Impact Of A Body Self-Compassion Program On Body Image And Experiences Of Exercise, Gretchen Paulson
The Impact Of A Body Self-Compassion Program On Body Image And Experiences Of Exercise, Gretchen Paulson
Theses and Dissertations
Body image concerns are a prevalent and pervasive issue among young adult women and are associated with a host of physical and psychological consequences including disordered eating, depression, and anxiety. Body image concerns play a role in physical activity and exercise behavior, where negative body image is related to lower levels of exercise engagement. Self-compassion is a way of relating to oneself with kindness and understanding, particularly in the presence of suffering or feelings of inadequacy. Self-compassion consists of three interrelated components: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness, and has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing body image concerns, while fostering positive body …
Exercise And Mental Health Over The Course Of A Semester, Jamie Alexis Whitney
Exercise And Mental Health Over The Course Of A Semester, Jamie Alexis Whitney
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Introduction and purpose: Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health struggles in the United States each year. There has been promising research noting the positive effects of exercise on lowering symptoms of both anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression are highly prevalent on college campuses, especially during high stress portions of the semester. The purpose of this study was to observe the changes in mental health over the course of the semester and if exercise level mediated any of these changes in the university population. Methods: Participants scanned a QR code or followed a link to …