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Purpose: Explore community-based gym exercise for non-ambulant adults with childhood-onset disability. Materials and methods: Non-ambulant adults with childhood-onset disability participated in four, weekly gym sessions co-facilitated by physiotherapists and exercise professionals. Practicalities of participating in the sessions were recorded via uptake and attrition, weekly surveys, and focus groups. Perspectives of those who designed/delivered the study were gathered via weekly debrief meetings. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively, qualitative data were analysed thematically. Results: Ten non-ambulant adults with childhood-onset disability participated; 70% completed all exercise sessions. Focus groups identified three themes. "I wouldn't be able to exercise...there's no option for a community-based setting" described the lack of opportunities for exercise in gyms. "You don't realise the benefit of coming here" highlighted benefits of exercise. "We can do better" had two sub-themes: problem solving and ingredients for community-based gym exercise. Weekly feedback and debrief meetings identified practicalities related to equipment, exercises, and collaborative working between facilitators. Conclusions: Whilst there is an interest in community-based gym exercise for non-ambulant adults with childhood-onset disability, there remains a lack of inclusive gyms. Co-design of inclusive gym guidelines and condition-specific physical activity referral scheme may enhance opportunities for participation in gym exercise for adults with childhood-onset disability. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Adults with non-ambulant childhood-onset disability want to access gyms to self-manage their condition. Accessible facilities and provision of dignified toileting would reduce the barriers to participation in community-based gym exercise for non-ambulant adults with childhood-onset disability. Specialist rehabilitation staff and support are necessary to facilitate participation in community-based gym exercise by non-ambulant adults with childhood-onset disability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Wheelchair users experience many barriers to physical activity as affordable and accessible exercise equipment options are limited. Thus, the home-based adapted rower (aROW) and gym-based aROW were developed. The objectives were to determine: 1) wheelchair users' preferences, perspectives, facilitators, and barriers to using the home-based versus the gym-based aROW, 2) perceived usability of the home and gym aROWs, and 3) recommendations to adapt the aROW further for home and community use. Materials and Methods: In this two-phase exploratory mixed-methods study, participants completed one month of using a home aROW, followed by one month of using a community gym aROW. After each phase, participants completed a semi-structured interview and the System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire. Interview data were analyzed using conventional content analysis and effect size comparing SUS data was calculated. Results and Conclusions: Four categories were identified: what worked well, barriers to using the aROWs, what could be improved and important considerations. There was a large effect size in perceived usability between the aROWs with participants preferring the home aROW. Overall, rowing was enjoyable, and participants achieved positive physical outcomes. As preferences are individual, the home aROW provides wheelchair users with a potential choice between home or gym exercise. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Rowing is an enjoyable and effective form of aerobic exercise for wheelchair users Wheelchair users experience social, environment and financial barriers to engaging in exercise The home aROW provides a low-cost and accessible option for wheelchair-adapted aerobic exercise [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractThis cross-sectional study was aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding dietary supplements (DS) and nutraceuticals among athletes, gym practitioners, and individuals who did not exercise regularly. A total of 372 participants, aged 18–65, completed a questionnaire covering demographics, supplement usage, and three validated tools: the Knowledge about Dietary Supplements (KaDS), Supplements Knowledge Score (SKS), and Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards Nutraceuticals (KAPN). Significant differences were found in the use of vitaminised water, protein powder, glucosamines, beetroot juice, creatine, omega-3, and pre-workout supplements among the groups, with gym practitioners reporting the highest usage. Athletes scored the highest in knowledge of DS effects on health, while both athletes and gym practitioners scored higher than non-exercisers in knowledge related to sports supplements. However, all groups showed inadequate knowledge of nutraceuticals, and moderately positive attitudes towards these products. Older participants performed better in knowledge questionnaires. These findings suggest that gym practitioners, inactive and young people could benefit most from educational interventions regarding dietary supplementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Motivational regulation is a determining factor for adherence to physical activity. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of sociodemographic variables, such as sex, age and educational level, as well as the duration and frequency of weekly physical activity, on the motivational regulations of fitness centre users. A total of 500 users (58.70% women and 41.30% men) from public and private fitness centres participated in the study. Motivational regulations were measured using the Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire. This instrument obtained an adequate model fit and reliability after the calculation of the Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, respectively. The Kruskal–Wallis H test was calculated to determinate the differences between groups, using the Bonferroni correction. The highest scores were recorded for identified (M = 3.50; SD = 0.64), intrinsic (M = 3.33; SD = 0.83) and integrated (M = 2.95; SD = 1.06) regulations. There were no significant differences in motivational regulations according to sex. However, there were significant differences according to age, educational level, seniority in physical activity practice and weekly practice time. Therefore, users who had been in the fitness centres longer scored higher in intrinsic, integrated and identified regulations. Moreover, integrated and identified regulations were greater when the frequency of weekly fitness increased. Fitness centres and trainers should be aware of users' physical activity motives and guide them toward more self-determined regulation that promotes sport adherence and health, especially for newer users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ghaida Siraj Mubarak,1 Ghazi A Bamagous,2 Safaa M Alsanosi,2 Yosra Z Alhindi,2 Hamsah S Alqashqari,3 Halah Tariq Albar,4 Ahmed M Siddiqi,5 Nahla Ayoub,2 Alaa H Falemban2 1Pharmacy Department, Hera’ General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; 3Department of Community Medicine and Pilgrims Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; 4Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; 5Department of Internal Medicine, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Alaa H Falemban, Email ahfalemban@uqu.edu.saBackground: Many studies indicate that high and multiple doses of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) for athletic enhancement can result in serious and irreversible adverse effects. A study that includes laboratory blood testing to evaluate the direct effects of AAS agents among users has not been previously undertaken. The purpose of this study was to investigate the adverse effects of the use of AAS by athletes and to determine whether AAS use leads to changes in certain blood parameters.Methods: This is an observational study consisting of two stages. First, the participants completed an online questionnaire assessing sociodemographic characteristics, and knowledge and attitudes towards AAS. Second, volunteers underwent laboratory blood testing. Analysis was conducted using frequency distributions and percentages of responses across various variables.Results: Thirty-one individuals completed the online questionnaire, 18 of whom continued to stage 2, where blood samples were taken to trace any changes in blood parameters. All the participants were male, with an age range of 24– 45 years. The results showed that 94% of the participants used AAS for nontherapeutic purposes. Most participants reported that they take a combination of AAS (96%), as well as in combination with other supplements (74%). The most used combination was testosterone plus growth hormone (45%), and the most used supplements were liver protectors (84%). Seventy-four percent of the participants reported side effects, and 28% had received a medical diagnosis, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia or an infertility. High levels of testosterone, prolactin, alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transferase (AST) and lipid profile, and low luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) were observed.Conclusion: The unsupervised use of AAS alone or in combination with other hormones and/or supplements may lead to adverse effects. Further studies with larger samples are needed to draw significant conclusions about the safety of using AAS.Keywords: anabolic steroids, gym, male, abuse, testosterone, side effect

Abstract Background Despite significant changes in healthcare, work practices, and leisure activity, the proposed precipitating factors for abdominal wall hernias have remained largely unchanged for almost two centuries. We aimed to investigate if there have been shifts in these factors over time by examining patients’ perception of precipitating factors for abdominal wall hernia development. This study was conducted in the Royal College of Surgeons In Ireland Department of Surgery, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, where patients with abdominal wall hernias completed a questionnaire . Results A total of 277 patients (mean age 55.7; 85.6% male) with abdominal wall hernia completed the questionnaire (66.1% inguinal; 10.8% umbilical; 6.9% paraumbilical; 10.5% epigastric; 3.2% incisional; 1.4% femoral, and 1.1% port-site). One hundred and twenty patients (43.3%) believed their hernia was due to lifting, 71 (25.6%) cited gym activity and 17 (6.1%) cited other sporting activities as the precipitating factor. Traditional factors – chronic cough and constipation - were cumulatively cited only by 11 patients (4.0%), while prostatic obstruction was not cited by any. Conclusion This study suggests that fitness pursuits may be an increasing contributor to the development of abdominal wall hernia. Greater attention should be paid to the proper use of gym equipment to minimise the risk of hernia development.

Introduction: Sessional injuries comprise of various injuries like muscle tear, muscle pull etc. It comprises of gym related injuries. Performing strenuous exercise and inadequate use of gym equipment's leads to injury. The sites common for injury are shoulde r, foot and back. Aim: To find the awareness of sessional injuries during workout in gym. Methodology: Questionnaires were distributed to 152 participants in Karad city. Descriptive data regarding the awareness of sessional injuries in gym members and risk factors were collected. Result: A total of 152 responses were collected for the questionnaire. The participants included were between the age group 18 to 50 years of age. Males and females both were included. Conclusion: The conclusion of awareness among people was more than predicted to be. It was found that most of the participants were aware about the various sessional injuries. But this awareness definitely gives prevention measures to various risk factors and the other factors leading to the injuries during workout. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background Methods Results Conclusions So What? Studies have shown increases in affect after acute exercise. However, the specific aspects of an exercise experience that predict or contribute to post‐exercise affect remain relatively unknown. This study aimed to determine which physical (i.e., duration and intensity), contextual (i.e., social context and time of day), and psychological factors (i.e., motivation and need satisfaction) predicted post‐exercise affect.In 2021, 296 gym users self‐reported affect before and immediately after exercising at a gym facility. Participants also reported situational motivation towards exercise, need satisfaction (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness), who they exercised with (social interaction), and the duration and perceived intensity of their exercise session. We first conducted a paired samples t‐test to identify whether affect significantly increased from before to after exercise, and then a hierarchical regression model to determine which factors predicted post‐exercise affect.Affect significantly increased from before to after exercise (t[291] = 8.116, p < .001). Autonomous motivation (β = .23, p = <.001), autonomy satisfaction (β = .15, p = <.05), and relatedness satisfaction (β = .19, p = <.01) significantly predicted post‐exercise affect, whereas duration, perceived intensity, social interaction, and time of day did not.People should be encouraged to engage in activities that satisfy their need for autonomy and relatedness during leisure‐time (i.e., not during the workday).This approach to physical activity promotion may lead to better affective outcomes and increased adherence compared to focusing on how long, how intense, or with whom people exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Despite significant changes in healthcare, work practices, and leisure activity, the proposed precipitating factors for abdominal wall hernias have remained largely unchanged for almost two centuries. We aimed to investigate if there have been shifts in these factors over time by examining patients' perception of precipitating factors for abdominal wall hernia development. This study was conducted in the Royal College of Surgeons In Ireland Department of Surgery, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, where patients with abdominal wall hernias completed a questionnaire. Results: A total of 277 patients (mean age 55.7; 85.6% male) with abdominal wall hernia completed the questionnaire (66.1% inguinal; 10.8% umbilical; 6.9% paraumbilical; 10.5% epigastric; 3.2% incisional; 1.4% femoral, and 1.1% port-site). One hundred and twenty patients (43.3%) believed their hernia was due to lifting, 71 (25.6%) cited gym activity and 17 (6.1%) cited other sporting activities as the precipitating factor. Traditional factors – chronic cough and constipation - were cumulatively cited only by 11 patients (4.0%), while prostatic obstruction was not cited by any. Conclusion: This study suggests that fitness pursuits may be an increasing contributor to the development of abdominal wall hernia. Greater attention should be paid to the proper use of gym equipment to minimise the risk of hernia development. Key findings: Almost one quarter of patients attributed their hernia to gym activity which should be further explored in prospective studies. This potentially reflects changes in work practice and lifestyle. Traditional causes like chronic cough and constipation were rarely cited, probably reflecting improved healthcare and lifestyle practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Nowadays, physical exercise is recognised as an opportunity to help reduce obesity and chronic disease. Research on physical activity recommendations from fitness instructors is somewhat confusing. Intense exercise has long been advised to be more effective and beneficial. Still, in reality, these training approaches are mostly employed to increase performance with competitive purposes in various fitness or bodybuilding competitions. Objective: This study aims to investigate the characteristics of fitness centres in Tirana city. Methodology: The researchers used descriptive survey research in this study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Copies of the questionnaire were sent to 75 gyms in Tirana. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the variables in this study. Results: The study results show that the gym space has an average area of ​​610.7 m2, with the maximum space of the gym 1200 m2 and the minimum space of 80 m2. While the gym's average height is 3.45 meters, all gyms have a min. height of 3 meters and a max. height of 5 meters, according to fitness centres with one, two, three and four fitness instructors. The average value of the age of the instructor in fitness gyms of Tirana city is 31.16 years old, ranging from 21 to 52 years. Also, 61.78% of fitness instructors in gyms with a fitness instructor are male, about 97 instructors. Meanwhile, 38.22% of fitness instructors in gyms with a fitness instructor are women, and about 56 instructors are female. Conclusion: The prevalence of fitness centres in Tirana is mainly by male instructors, which, compared to female instructors, is almost 1.6 times more. This research is useful for fitness centre managers when designing and managing their activities. In conclusion, there are many fitness centres in Tirana, but it is necessary to have more gyms with a larger area and more fitness instructors for each gym, and the promotion of women should be a priority in the future. Unique contribution: The study has identified the significant role of fitness centres in creating awareness of the importance of physical activity, its benefits in promoting a healthy lifestyle and reducing chronic illness, and its positive impact on society. Key Recommendation: Fitness centre services should be extended to general and specific devices and specialized staff to provide users with timely information and opportunities, including all kinds of populations and, in particular, those with limited ability.

Abstract Background To provide epidemiological data for minor and moderate-to-serious injury claims for gym and fitness related injuries amongst those aged 16–64 in New Zealand, to inform the development of an injury prevention program. Methods Retrospective analytical review of gym and fitness related injury entitlement minor and moderate- to-serious Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) claims from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2020. Data were analysed by cause of injury, geographical region, sex, age, body site and injury type. Qualitative analysis of free text describing the activity causing the injury was conducted. Results Over the ten-year period, 16–64 year olds made 345,254 injury claims, costing ACC NZ$241,298,275 in treatment charges. Soft tissue injuries were the most prevalent making up 96% (331,343) of all claims and 88% (NZ$213,049,197) of the total charges. Strenuous movement with lifting (n = 154,467, 47%), strenuous movement without lifting (n = 84,469, 25%), impact/contact with object (n = 39,610, 12%) and impact/contact with ground (n = 25,351, 8%) were the top four mechanisms resulting in injury, accounting for 92% of soft tissue injuries. Males and females aged 21 to 30 years old were most frequently injured. The four most injured body sites (lower back/spine, shoulder, knee, neck/back of head) accounted for 63% of injuries in females, and 65% in males. Conclusions The most common cause of injury from gym and fitness activity claims in 16–64 year olds in New Zealand was lifting/carrying/strain resulting in lower back/spine and shoulder (including clavicle/blade) soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue injuries accounted for 96% of the total claims. Males and females aged 21 to 30 years old were most frequently injured age group.

Abstract:  Introducing the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) in Stanton, CA* - a cutting-edge project spanning 17,000 square feet that responds to the needs of the community and reflects their culture. This impressive facility boasts a range of amenities, including a double pool rooftop deck and an intervarsity gym at ground level. What's more, the ARC is constructed atop a subterranean parking garage, designed to accommodate foundation loads with ease. The ARC's stunning interior is designed around an atrium layout providing panoramic views of the gym floor from offices and activity rooms at intermediate levels between the rooftop deck and gym floor. The Olympic-sized and recreational pools are located above a column-free atrium, supported by a state-of-the-art mega-truss system that ensures optimal stability and safety of the ARC's patrons. At the hear of the ARC's design is a deep understanding of the community it serves. The facility has been thoughtfully crafted to reflect the culture and unique needs of Stanton residents, providing a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to try something new, the ARC has something for you.

This study presents two simple physiotherapy programs that were implemented for five weeks and showed positive changes in balance, coordination, and motor skills in kindergarteners with ASD. Physiotherapy programs in a gym and games on a smart board with balance plates and an unstable base were applied to improve the physical condition of children with ASD. Thirty children with ASD (4–6 years old) attending special needs kindergarten were enrolled in the study. Three tests were used to assess participants' physical condition before and after the study: the modified Berg Balance Scale, the Imbalance Coordination Sample, and the Bruininks–Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test (BOTMP). The resulting mean change, calculated from each group's scores, shows that the participants who received physical therapy sessions at the smart board had the greatest change of 1.58 points. It shows that the opportunity to play games on a smart board motivates children with ASD to work harder; therefore, it is a simple and easy way to engage children in different types of physical exercise. A slightly smaller change of 1.51 was obtained in the group that received gym sessions. However, working in the gym was more psychologically challenging for the children with ASD due to their lack of desire and motivation. Both methods are relatively simple and easy to apply at home; therefore, parents can make a significant contribution to improving children's physical condition and that can be an effective tool to assist these individuals with activities in daily life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: To provide epidemiological data for minor and moderate-to-serious injury claims for gym and fitness related injuries amongst those aged 16–64 in New Zealand, to inform the development of an injury prevention program. Methods: Retrospective analytical review of gym and fitness related injury entitlement minor and moderate- to-serious Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) claims from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2020. Data were analysed by cause of injury, geographical region, sex, age, body site and injury type. Qualitative analysis of free text describing the activity causing the injury was conducted. Results: Over the ten-year period, 16–64 year olds made 345,254 injury claims, costing ACC NZ$241,298,275 in treatment charges. Soft tissue injuries were the most prevalent making up 96% (331,343) of all claims and 88% (NZ$213,049,197) of the total charges. Strenuous movement with lifting (n = 154,467, 47%), strenuous movement without lifting (n = 84,469, 25%), impact/contact with object (n = 39,610, 12%) and impact/contact with ground (n = 25,351, 8%) were the top four mechanisms resulting in injury, accounting for 92% of soft tissue injuries. Males and females aged 21 to 30 years old were most frequently injured. The four most injured body sites (lower back/spine, shoulder, knee, neck/back of head) accounted for 63% of injuries in females, and 65% in males. Conclusions: The most common cause of injury from gym and fitness activity claims in 16–64 year olds in New Zealand was lifting/carrying/strain resulting in lower back/spine and shoulder (including clavicle/blade) soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue injuries accounted for 96% of the total claims. Males and females aged 21 to 30 years old were most frequently injured age group. Key points: • The most common cause of injury from gym and fitness activities amongst those aged 16–64 was lifting/carrying/strain resulting in lower back/spine and shoulder soft tissue injuries. • Of all injuries, 96% were soft tissue injuries. • Males and females aged 21 to 30 years old were most frequently injured. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Abstract Background The gym is a well-known place for health promoting or rehabilitating exercise whose availability to all is regarded significant for people’s personal health work and the public’s health. In this context, physical pain is usually discussed as something negative that people seek to dispose of. However, certain painful experiences appear to be an appreciated part of the gym experience. To investigate this seemingly contradictory landscape of meaning-imbued physical pain, the study aims to explore the different kinds of physical pain present at the gym and their significance for exercising, as experienced by ‘normal’ gym-users. Methods 24 semi-structured in-depth interviews with active, dedicated, reasonably healthy (= normal) adult gym-users have been analyzed using qualitative content analysis from a hermeneutical stance. Results Participants differentiate between three kinds of physical pain: the good pain of enhancement (often connected to muscle soreness and effort burn), the bad pain of impediment (primarily related to acute damage) and the composite, neutral pain of acceptance (potentially linked to all pains). Conclusion When pursuing the goal of personal health development, normal gym-users argue that exercising at the gym means to expose yourself to pain and to do so willingly, even longingly. Refusing to share this understanding may diminish people’s chances to occupy the gym space and, hence, reduce their chances to promote their health.

In this paper, a numerical investigation of plasma–material interaction-relevant helium plasma experimental discharges in GyM linear device is presented, in which SOLPS-ITER and ERO2.0 codes are coupled for plasma background generation and material erosion investigation respectively, with the aim to support the interpretation and complement the available experimental dataset. On the plasma side, simulated profiles are validated against experimental data to provide a realistic plasma background, and the role of He metastable states is assessed for the first time in SOLPS simulations. On the material side, the erosion and deposition effects due to the introduction of the sample-holder in the simulation volume are investigated, now considering also the real stainless steel composition as wall material.

Background The gym is a well-known place for health promoting or rehabilitating exercise whose availability to all is regarded significant for people’s personal health work and the public’s health. In this context, physical pain is usually discussed as something negative that people seek to dispose of. However, certain painful experiences appear to be an appreciated part of the gym experience. To investigate this seemingly contradictory landscape of meaningimbued physical pain, the study aims to explore the different kinds of physical pain present at the gym and their significance for exercising, as experienced by ‘normal’ gym-users. Methods 24 semi-structured in-depth interviews with active, dedicated, reasonably healthy (=normal) adult gymusers have been analyzed using qualitative content analysis from a hermeneutical stance. Results Participants differentiate between three kinds of physical pain: the good pain of enhancement (often connected to muscle soreness and effort burn), the bad pain of impediment (primarily related to acute damage) and the composite, neutral pain of acceptance (potentially linked to all pains). Conclusion When pursuing the goal of personal health development, normal gym-users argue that exercising at the gym means to expose yourself to pain and to do so willingly, even longingly. Refusing to share this understanding may diminish people’s chances to occupy the gym space and, hence, reduce their chances to promote their health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Today, strategic and commercial policies are focused on maintaining and improving customer retention and increasing trust in the organization. The most important reasons for such a change is the increase in public awareness and information about the consequences related to customer satisfaction and retention. The customer is considered a key and central factor in strengthening, profitability and survival of the organization, and the orientation of all the goals, strategies and resources of the organization is centered around customer attraction and retention. Hu et al. (2009) showed that retaining customers has a strong effect on the company's profit compared to attracting new customers. The expansion of sports requires attention and organization based on sports science through attracting and satisfying participants in physical activity. One of the most important small institutions Sports clubs play a fundamental and important role in the development of sports and physical activity in society. It is necessary to fully understand the components of customer satisfaction in health and fitness centers in order to effectively provide sports services to improve their health. It is necessary to identify important and effective factors in order to attract people to sports fields and to examine important factors in the continuation of their company (customer retention) in these fields by using different methods of research and research and finding the special needs and interests of people in the society Data mining is one of the most suitable options to help extract knowledge from a large volume of data, discover patterns and generate rules for predicting and comparing data that can help organizations make decisions and achieve a higher degree of confidence Data mining algorithms and considering several influential factors have been able to achieve reliable accuracy and accuracy in forecasting. For example, Keimasiet al. (2016) used C5.0 and Interactive CHAID algorithms and the information of 10,300 members of Mellat Bank customer club to cluster customers into loyal and non-loyal groups. This data includes two main parts of demographic information and information was related to the services used. Bay et al. (2022) investigated the effect of social responsibility on customer retention of fitness clubs with the mediating role of club reputation and confirmed the effect of social responsibility on customer retention with the mediating role of club reputation and reported that performing social responsibilities by gyms can play an important role in the reputation of the gym and increase their retention and manually selected 10 factors (traits) with the greatest impact on results.Davoodi and Khanteymoori used an artificial neural network with five learning algorithms to predict the results of horse racing. They found that the conjugate gradient method is the most suitable algorithm for predicting the last horse. Because of the growing awareness of health and fitness, the gym industry is booming. As a result, competition between private club businesses is becoming increasingly fierce. Therefore, it is critical for private clubs to develop membership retention strategies to prevent their customers from switching to a competitor. Using technology to predict churn can be beneficial for private clubs looking to stay on top of the business. According to evidence, no study has used data mining algorithms to predict customer satisfaction and retention of private clubs. Therefore, the purpose of this article was to predict the loss and retention of customers of private clubs using the nearest neighbor algorithm. The statistical population of this study was related to 724 athletes who participated in the online call (WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, etc.) by completing the questionnaire in the present study. Of these, 640 athletes answered the questionnaire, of which 103 (16%) were confused. Finally, the sample included 537 athletes, 257 (48%) were women and 280 (52%) were men. This study was completed using an anonymous, researcher-made electronic questionnaire that had 18 factors related to customer satisfaction, and its validity was checked by 5 university professors and experts in the related field. In this data mining, k-nearest neighbor (KNN) algorithm was used for prediction. In this method, the data were first divided into two groups: training (for training) and test (for evaluation). The classification of data was done completely randomly using the partition node in the training data of Clementine software, where the training data had 75% of the data and the test data had 25% of the rest of the data. The findings indicate that the support vector machine algorithm can predict the percentage of permanent and non-permanent people with 73.4% accuracy and 71.6% accuracy using 18 customer retention factors. In this research, for the first time, the model of predicting customer retention in the field of sports venues has been investigated and, unlike other researches, the factors that may affect customer churn and retention have been analyzed and collected. The current observation suggests that the knowledge of the trainer, the up-to-dateness of the equipment, the availability of the hall and the use of social networks, etc. can be used to evaluate the tendencies of the client to drop. Also, as an industry whose sustainability is dependent on customer retention, they should place great importance on existing loyal customers, while at the same time they can introduce exclusive resources such as a full-time knowledgeable trainer to attract random customers. In addition, analyzing customer preferences and providing better and more convenient customer service should also be used as a marketing strategy. Prediction accuracy can be improved by using machine learning and data mining techniques that have not been used in this field, but have shown good results in other fields. Also, the use of combined algorithms can increase the prediction accuracy. In addition, the use of various factors and features such as the price performance of club membership helps to make more accurate predictions. On the other hand, with the help of a group of specialists and managers from other provinces of the country, a comprehensive data set can be collected in each sport. In order to provide an opportunity for comparison between different studies, researchers are advised to collect data from successful private clubs with high membership. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gamification features to motivate individuals to exercise have become a trend in the fitness sector that is gaining popularity. It is based on the idea that adding fun and competitive components to workout routines will inspire people to achieve their fitness objectives and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This research study attempts to analyze the literature that explores this concept of gamification in detail, and create a picture of how its implementation has changed fitness and healthy habits. This research incorporated the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach as its research methodology. Search strategy used a set of inclusion-exclusion criteria that helped us examine through hundreds of articles identified in the Web of Science and SCOPUS databases. After exclusive and inclusion criteria, 48 articles were selected to be reviewed in detail. Results have indicated that gamification strategy is a supporting factor to overcome the difficulties of executing exercises. Also, to improve the willingness towards fitness regimens.

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The aim of this research was to look at people's first-hand experiences with Fitspiration, a social media movement started to encourage fitness, and for people to share and create fitness related content. Five participants (three male and two female) who identified as regular gym goers, were interviewed about their individual experiences with the gym and Fitspiration. Thematic analysis was used to fully gain insight into the responses given. Overall, the findings of this research concluded that Fitspiration does have many positives, including motivating people to improve their fitness, and providing them with learning advice, alongside some more negative and risky impacts, such as making participants feel pressured or more negative about their appearance or fitness progress. The implications of this research highlight that Fitspiration can have both positive and negative impacts on gym goers, but further research is needed to investigate how Fitspiration can impact other groups of people, for example older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In order to design a ventilation system based on the volumetric airflow rate, which will ensure satisfactory indoor air quality and, at the same time, do not oversize the system, it is necessary to know the quantities of pollutants emissions. The concentration of produced pollutants allows the calculation of the required fresh air volumetric flow rate. Two previous published studies are analysed in this article, whose results complement each other. From the calculated values, the graphical dependence between the required fresh air volumetric flow rate and the level of physical activity was developed. It was noticed that, according to the Slovak and Romanian legislation, for the studied gym, there is insufficient air ventilation. At an allowed maximum CO2 concentration level of 1,000 ppm, the required fresh air volumetric flow rate, according to legislative requirements, will ensure a percentage of only 75.59% to 23.25% of the necessary rate (depending of the type of physical activity). For a lower allowed maximum CO2 concentration level, the ensured fresh air volumetric flow rate will be even smaller. The aim of the article is to contribute to the development of healthy environments in fitness centres and gyms and to optimize the design requirements for their ventilation systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study presents two simple physiotherapy programs that were implemented for five weeks and showed positive changes in balance, coordination, and motor skills in kindergarteners with ASD. Physiotherapy programs in a gym and games on a smart board with balance plates and an unstable base were applied to improve the physical condition of children with ASD. Thirty children with ASD (4–6 years old) attending special needs kindergarten were enrolled in the study. Three tests were used to assess participants’ physical condition before and after the study: the modified Berg Balance Scale, the Imbalance Coordination Sample, and the Bruininks–Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test (BOTMP). The resulting mean change, calculated from each group’s scores, shows that the participants who received physical therapy sessions at the smart board had the greatest change of 1.58 points. It shows that the opportunity to play games on a smart board motivates children with ASD to work harder; therefore, it is a simple and easy way to engage children in different types of physical exercise. A slightly smaller change of 1.51 was obtained in the group that received gym sessions. However, working in the gym was more psychologically challenging for the children with ASD due to their lack of desire and motivation. Both methods are relatively simple and easy to apply at home; therefore, parents can make a significant contribution to improving children’s physical condition and that can be an effective tool to assist these individuals with activities in daily life.

Background: Nutrition plays equal role as physical activity in maintaining good health and improving fitness. According to FDA, Dietary supplements are products intended to supplement the diet. They are not medicining and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure diseases. Adolescents may be vulnerable to misleading nutritional information and adopt unhealthy food habits. Food habits of the youth could be influenced by specific features related to physical training, either aimed to improve fitness or to comply with sport demands. Use of protein supplementation without professional guidance can cause adverse effects on kidney and liver functions. Objectives: 1) To assess knowledge about dietary supplements among gym going medical students. 2) To assess the attitude and practices about dietary supplements among gym going medical students. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 gym going medical students of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute from October to November 2023 using a predesigned and pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Subjects were selected using convenient sampling method. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel and was analyzed using SPSS trial version 29. Results: The study included 150 participants who completed the questionnaire. More than 70% of the participants were males and around 30 % of the study population used at least 1 dietary supplement. More than 95% of them knew about the dietary supplements. Most commonly used dietary supplements were whey protein and creatine powder. Only 10% of participants consuming dietary supplements have taken a dietician’s or expert’s opinion. Conclusion: The study showed that significant number of participants were using dietary supplements. But majority does not take an expert’s opinion before consuming dietary supplements. Both users and non-users of dietary supplements would benefit from improved understanding of the health effects of dietary supplements through health education.

OBJECTIVE: The dispensing of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) in Jordan is still unregulated, and AAS are available without a prescription. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of AAS abuse among gym users and their knowledge, perception, and practices towards using these AAS. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted online in November-December 2022. Participants were recruited if they were adults attending any gym facility in Jordan. RESULTS: A total of 365 adult participants agreed to participate in this study. Concerning participants' knowledge about AAS side effects, the median knowledge score of the participants was 7.0 scores (Interquartile range=7.0) out of 15. Indeed, 14.2% of the participants (n=52) reported using AAS during their gym participation. Participants reported that the most common source for obtaining AAS was the gym trainers (n=38, 70.4%), and the most common reason for using AAS was to increase lean body weight (n=52, 96.3%). Also, among the AAS users, two-thirds reported having never experienced side effects after using AAS. Finally, regression analysis revealed that males had 3.35 times higher usage of AAS than females (OR=3.351, p-value=0.008). CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study show a comparatively high prevalence of AAS use among gymgoers. Therefore, it is critical to have policies prohibiting their usage without a prescription. There should be more awareness about the negative effects of AAS in criminal activities, and it should be included in public awareness programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gamification features to motivate individuals to exercise have become a trend in the fitness sector that is gaining popularity. It is based on the idea that adding fun and competitive components to workout routines will inspire people to achieve their fitness objectives and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This research study attempts to analyze the literature that explores this concept of gamification in detail, and create a picture of how its implementation has changed fitness and healthy habits. This research incorporated the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach as its research methodology. Search strategy used a set of inclusion-exclusion criteria that helped us examine through hundreds of articles identified in the Web of Science and SCOPUS databases. After exclusive and inclusion criteria, 48 articles were selected to be reviewed in detail. Results have indicated that gamification strategy is a supporting factor to overcome the difficulties of executing exercises. Also, to improve the willingness towards fitness regimens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is currently unclear how personal fitness training (PT) clients in Serbia evaluate this service and what motivates them to be consistent with the training practice in the quest for obtaining physical literacy and health outcomes. A cross-sectional explorative study was used to investigate consumers' perceptions on the PT service with the aim to inform trainers on clients' motivational factors, challenges and experiences in the pursuit of training goals. A total of 148 respondents completed the anonymous questionnaire via Qualtrics platform. The key findings of the study can be summarised as follows: 1) PT clients in Serbia are using up these services primarily for sustained exercise adherence and motivation to attain and maintain health-related goals, 2) PT clients in Serbia highly value professional dedication of a personal trainer as well as their ability to facilitate supportive social environment, 3) Personal trainers in Serbia are expected to play a significant role in motivating clients, especially those with weight management needs and limited capacity for self-directed lifestyle changes. Additionally, there is a need for increased transparency from fitness centres regarding the qualifications of employed trainers and their backgrounds. Stakeholders should find a way to encourage PT consumers to provide feedback and express their impressions more effectively, thereby reducing the chances of losing the motivation to hire or keep a personal trainer. In conclusion, PT clients in Serbia value holistic training practices and expect their personal trainers to lead them and motivate them to reach the targeted health-related objectives.

In the context of increasing sustainability through renewable energy utilization in Saudi Arabia, this study was motivated by the need to understand the impact of COVID-19 on gym-goers' attitudes and behaviors towards renewable energy generating using their human kinetic energy (HKE). A comparative analytical study was conducted using a pre-COVID-19 survey (n = 96) and a post-COVID-19 survey (n = 385) of gym-goers in Saudi Arabia. The surveys consisted of closed-ended Likert-type questions that measured participants' attitudes, behaviors, and willingness related to renewable energy and HKE generation. The results of the Chi-square test of independence showed that there was no significant difference in the participants' attitudes towards behaviors and awareness regarding renewable energy and HKE generation between the pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 surveys. However, the study revealed an overall promising level of support for sustainable energy and HKE generation among gym-goers. This led to the conclusion that there is potential for the installation of sustainable HKE generation systems in gyms. The main implication of this finding is the need for greater education and awareness raising campaigns as well as incentives to support the implementation of renewable energy solutions. The research contributes to sustainable development and Saudi Vision 2030 by exploring potential opportunities for increasing the share of renewable energy in the overall energy mix and promoting sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mental exercises is considered one of the new sciences that interest in it began in our Arab world, given that the science of mental gymnastics (Brain Gym) was found in America in the eighties of the last century. These activities are innovative to help us think and move to the best of our abilities. Brain Gym is a new technology that helps the brain and body work together. More effectively, it uses specific bodily movements to stimulate the growth of neural pathways, and strengthen confidence, memory, focus, organization skills, and motor coordination. The juniors stage are one of the basic stages in the sport of diving, as it is the basis of the sport of diving with regard to the basic skills. different dives groups, Also, psychological tension is one of the most important psychological problems that diving players may face, and it has negative effects such as wasting physical energy and depriving them of moments of enjoying the sport. Also, tension may weaken the player’s confidence or think that he is incompetent, and the mental abilities that distinguish a person from Important factors and determinants in teaching and training different motor skills, so the researcher conducted this research to address the problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a widely known phenomenon among gym goers. For many of them, experiencing DOMS the day after working out in the gym is often perceived as rewarding and something of which to brag and be proud. Although existing work within the biomedical field has undoubtedly shed light on coping with and managing DOMS, there remains little in-depth qualitative research on the gym goer's lived experience regarding this phenomenon. Following Becker's conceptual framework of using marihuana for pleasure, the article will examine the way gym goers learn to attain pleasure and gratification in times of DOMS through a process of reframing and socialization. Ethnographic research was conducted for two years in two gyms, using a combination of participant observation and semi-structured interviews. Findings illustrate three coherent stages a novice gym goer experiences while becoming an experienced gym goer and enjoying DOMS: (1) learning the proper "working-out" technique required to experience positive effects; (2) recognizing the effects of DOMS and their connection with the workout; and (3) enjoying the effects of DOMS caused by working out. Moreover, once gym goers manage to change the definition of negative sensations and interpret them as enjoyable, DOMS often becomes an indispensable experience that has to be religiously pursued. In this context, the audience in front of which the gym goers perform their DOMS serves as a "front region of behavior" for gaining social recognition by instrumentalizing their pain to strengthen and solidify their gym goer identity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The fitness industry market has become one of the most important social transformations of the 21st century. After COVID-19 the importance of maintaining good health and stamina has increased. The number of people interested in sport has not stopped to increase, so we can speak about a field with dual demographic and economic issues. As the popularity of gym and fitness clubs has increased it has been difficult to maintain the data using the traditional method of pen and paper or a normal excel sheet. We observed a need to maintain the database of the gym members in order keep track of the members attending the gym, to maintain their personal details and subscription package. As we know for maintaining and improving the health of the Gym members along with regular usage of the gym eating the right food in specific quantity is required to achieve the required goals of the gym member. Most of the gym going people especially in India neglect the diet part of the workout or spend hefty amounts of money to acquire the same which is not cost effective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Incorporating a gym or fitness facility into a lifestyle-focused clinic is potentially one of the most critical facets of the patient-focused care, especially for those with obesity, cardiometabolic disease, and all types of diabetes mellitus. The evidence for prioritizing physical activity and exercise as medicine is well-researched and universally recommended as first-line therapy plus prevention of many chronic disease states. Having a fitness center on-site as part of any clinic could improve patient utilization, reduce barrier to entry, and decrease hesitation to engage in exercise like resistance training. While the conceptualization may seem simple, the pragmatic application and implementation takes proper planning. Developing such a gym will depend upon gym size preference, program development, cost, and available personnel. Thought needs to be put into deciding which type of exercise and ancillary equipment, ranging from aerobic or resistance machines to free weights, will be included and in what format. Fee and payment options should be carefully considered to assure the budget works financially for both the clinic and patient population. Finally, graphic examples of clinical gyms are described to convey the potential reality of such an optimal setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work reports on the investigation of Eurofer-97 erosion behaviour when exposed to the deuterium plasma of the linear device GyM. The erosion dependence of Eurofer-97 on the deuterium ion fluence, Φ≤2.3×1025 m−2, and temperature of the samples, T = 600 K and 990 K, was addressed. A bias voltage of −200 V was applied to GyM sample holder during the experiments. Samples were deeply characterised by: profilometry, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy and particle-induced X-ray emission.The behaviour of Eurofer-97 erosion rate with the ion fluence strictly depends upon temperature. At 600 K, it was ∼0.14 nm/s after 4.7 × 1024 m−2, then decreased, reaching a steady state value of ∼0.01 nm/s from 8.0 × 1024 m−2. At 990 K instead, the erosion rate was roughly constant around 0.019 nm/s for Φ≤1.24×1025 m−2. The value at 2.35 × 1025 m−2 was slightly lower. The erosion rate at 990 K was greater than that at 600 K for every ion fluence.Microscopy and surface analysis techniques showed that Eurofer-97 erosion rate dependence on Φ at 600 K was primarily determined by the preferential sputtering of iron and other mid-Z elements of the alloy, leading to a surface rich in W and Ta difficult to be sputtered. The erosion behaviour at 990 K was dominated by the morphology dynamics, instead. The different properties of the morphology developed at the two temperatures can explain the higher erosion rate at 990 K for all the ion fluences.

Introduction: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids is particularly common in regular gyms and fitness centres participants. AAS are usually synthetic derivatives of testosterone with anabolic and androgenic effect. However, many people, including AAS users, do not realize how many side effects they can cause. The aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess if people who regularly attend to the gym are aware of the side effects of using anabolic steroids by empirical research based on anonymous surveys. Materials and methods: The research material was collected using an anonymous online survey in April 2023. The obtained results were analyzed and verified on the basis of scientific literature and statistically processed using Microsoft Office Excel. Results: Of the 112 gym participants, 20,5% reported using anabolic-androgenic steroids in the past. Most of the people filling the questionnaire are aware of the negative health effects of AAS use. However, most of them can't name more than 4 side effects, which shows that knowledge about AAS is still unexplored by this social group. Conclusion: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids to increase muscle size and strength is widespread. Various side effects are very common when using AAS, some of them can seriously affect the health of the users. By raising awareness of side-effects that AAS can cause, it is possible to discourage many people from using these performance-enhancing substances. Keywords: Anabolic-androgenic steroids, testosterone, gym, doping, bodybuilding