Document Type : Original research study

Authors

1 MSc. Sport psychology, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch. Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch. Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

The present study has been conducted to determine effect of strength exercises on physical appearance, eating disorder, and sexual function of non-athlete females. To this end, 26 non-athlete slender females were chosen by available sampling technique and classified into empirical and control groups randomly. The empirical group participated in strength exercises for eight weeks while control group dealt with their daily activities during this period. To measure physical appearance, eating disorder, and sexual function, Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire, Eating Attitudes Test Questionnaire, and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire were completed as pretest and posttest. The results of analysis of Covariance suggested the positive effect of strength exercise on physical appearance, sexual function, and BMI index but had no effect on eating disorder. Based on the findings, it is suggested to use strength exercise for increase and improvement of physical appearance and sexual function among non-athlete slender females.

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