Changes in personality associated with changes in aerobic and anaerobic fitness in women and men

Abstract Thirty-nine females and 63 males participated in a 10-week physical conditioning class involving aerobic (running) and anaerobic (weight training) exercise. Aerobic fitness, anaerobic fitness, and personality were measured before and after the 10-week training period. Multiple regression analyses revealed that changes in personality were generally associated with changes in aerobic rather than anaerobic fitness, and that the relationships were most likely to be found with women. Possible explanations were offered.