From couch to ultra marathon: using functional imagery training to enhance motivation

Q3 Health Professions

Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI:10.1515/jirspa-2021-0011

Jonathan Rhodes, Karol Nedza, J. May, T. Jenkins, Tom Stone

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Abstract Objectives This study evaluates ultra-marathon runners’ use of goal-setting, self-talk, and imagery as strategies to help them through the challenge of long-distance running. Methods In stage one, thirty-one self-professed non-runners were recruited and received motivational interviewing (MI) in a group setting, examining their motivation to get healthy. In stage two, five months later, participants were asked if they would consider running an ultra-marathon, and fifteen (M age=39.47, SD=5.84) agreed. At this point participants were randomly split into an MI or Functional Imagery Training (FIT) group. FIT teaches participants how to master goal centred imagery by controlling attention and elaboration. Groups received similar contact hours and completed four measures that assess grit, resilience, self-efficacy, and imagery ability at baseline and after the race. Results We found no significant differences between measures for finishers and non-finishers or between groups or over time. However, the likelihood of completing the ultra-marathon was five times as likely in the FIT group, than in MI (RR=5.25). Grit and resilience scores were strongly correlated. By receiving FIT, there was a significant association (p=0.04) to complete the ultra-marathon. Conclusions FIT is a relatively cost-effective method to increase exercise adherence through multi-sensory elaboration of goal setting and overcoming barriers or challenges.

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从沙发到超级马拉松:使用功能性意象训练来增强动力

摘要目的本研究评估了超马拉松运动员使用目标设定、自我对话和形象作为帮助他们应对长跑挑战的策略。方法在第一阶段，招募31名自称非跑步者，并在小组环境中接受动机访谈（MI），检查他们获得健康的动机。在第二阶段，即五个月后，参与者被问及是否会考虑参加超级马拉松比赛，15名参与者（M年龄=39.47，SD=5.84）表示同意。在这一点上，参与者被随机分为MI或功能图像训练（FIT）组。FIT教参与者如何通过控制注意力和阐述来掌握以目标为中心的意象。各组接受了相似的接触时间，并完成了四项测量，评估了在基线和比赛后的毅力、韧性、自我效能和想象能力。结果我们发现，完成者和非完成者的测量值之间、各组之间或随着时间的推移没有显著差异。然而，FIT组完成超级马拉松的可能性是MI组的五倍（RR=5.25）。Grit和弹性得分密切相关。通过接受FIT，完成超级马拉松比赛有显著的相关性（p=0.04）。结论FIT是一种相对成本效益高的方法，通过多感官阐述目标设定和克服障碍或挑战来提高运动依从性。

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Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity Health Professions-Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is the first peer-reviewed journal devoted to research on the role of imagery in sport, physical activity, exercise, and rehabilitation settings. Imagery, also referred to as cognitive enactment or visualization, is one of the most popular performance enhancement and rehabilitation techniques in sports and physical activity. Journal editors Craig Hall (University of Western Ontario) and Sandra Short (University of North Dakota) are recognized leaders in the field, and the journal’s editorial board represents leading institutions in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. The single destination for all imagery-related research in sports and in physical activity, the Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is an indispensable tool for scholars and practitioners of imagery, sports science, kinesiology, physical education, and psychology Criteria for publication will include: - Outstanding quality; likely to be widely read and highly cited; - Relevance to the area; - Contribution to the advancement of imagery research; - Interest to specialists in the field and accessible to researchers with interests outside the immediate topic of the paper; - Readability and presentation.