Table 1 Demographic data of sample
From: Responses of fitness center employees to cases of suspected eating disorders or excessive exercise
n = 99 | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Gender | Male | 61 (61.6) |
Female | 38 (38.4) | |
Age | Under 25 years | 31 (30.7) |
25–49 years | 54 (54.5) | |
50 years or older | 14 (14.8) | |
Education/Training | University degree | 22 (22.2) |
Vocational training as a fitness instructor or employee | 43 (43.4) | |
Swiss professional certification system | 28 (28.2) | |
Other | 6 (6.6) | |
Time in the fitness industry | Less than 5 years | 41 (41.4) |
5 to 9 years | 24 (24.2) | |
10 years or more | 34 (34.3) | |
Self-reported suffering from an eating disorder | Yes | 8 (8.1) |
No | 91 (91.9) | |
Self-reported suffering from excessive exercise | Yes | 15 (15.2) |
No | 84 (84.8) |