Resistance Training

CrossFit

Cohen’s d [90% CI]

Enjoyment

4.49 ± 0.72

4.70 ± 0.52*

0.31 [0.14, 0.48]

Stress Management

3.77 ± 1.08

4.22 ± 1.0*

0.42 [0.25, 0.60]

Social Recognition

1.84 ± 1.43

2.22 ± 1.49*

0.42 [0.25, 0.60]

Affiliation

2.09 ± 1.36

3.53 ± 1.20*

0.26 [0.10, 0.43]

Competition

2.81 ± 1.49

3.56 ± 1.33*

0.51 [0.34, 0.69]

Health Rehabilitation

2.25 ± 0.90

2.24 ± 0.78

−0.01 [−0.18, 0.16]

Ill-Health Avoidance

4.08 ± 0.87

4.14 ± 0.67

0.07 [−0.01, 0.24]

Weight Management

2.83 ± 1.49

3.57 ± 1.30*

0.51 [0.34, 0.68]

Appearance

3.94 ± 0.95

3.77 ± 1.0

−0.18 [−0.35, −0.007]

Physical fitness

4.65 ± 0.60

4.55 ± 0.63

−0.16 [−0.335, 0.005]