Psychological and Behavioral Effects Due To Targeted Bodybuilding Training on Overweight College Students

Abstract

Background: There is an increasing prevalence of obesity and overweight among college students. It is a concerning condition as these conditions are related to various diseases. Various existing studies established that bodybuilding comprises of various movements which could aid in decreasing body weight. Despite the robust studies, there was a lack of studies focused on college students. Therefore, this study aimed i) to measure psycho-behavioral changes after physical fitness routine among college students, ii) To investigate the effectiveness of the bodybuilding such as Perceived Physical Fitness among college overweight students, and, iii) to develop a body-building protocol specific to college students.

Method: The study included a post-test and pre-test experimental design. It involved an intervention for six months whereby participants were involved in high-resistance exercise at a specific time. The study included 150 participants, a survey was undertaken before the intervention while another survey was undertaken after six months. The results were analyzed with SPSS.

Findings and Conclusions: The study found that college students showed positive outcomes following the intervention. Additionally, the study also found that specific exercises focused on the pectoralis major and the deltoid could lead to positive outcomes. However, the findings of the study could be limited due to self-report and lack of actual measurement. Future studies should undertake studies implementing actual measurements for studies focused on college students.