“A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding the Effects of Supplement use During Gym Among Adults in Selected Areas of Pune City”.

Abstract

Title: - Knowledge regarding the effects of supplement use during gym among adults.

Aim: -To assess the knowledge regarding effects of supplement use during gym among adults    

Material and Method: -A quantitative non-experimental descriptive research design was used in this study. The study was conducted in selected gyms of Pune city. Non-probabilitypurposive sampling technique was used. Total 200 adults samples were included in this study. Self-structured questioner was used to assess the knowledge regarding the effects of supplement use during gym. The collected data were analyses by using descriptive, frequency and percentage statistics analysis. Chi-square was used for the association between demographic variable and outcome variable.

Results: - The result revealed that  in demographic variables of adults majority 61% are from 18 to 25 years of age.76.5% are male;44% were having Diploma in education. Majority 61.5 % are working. Majority 33 % samples income was below Rs 50,000/- income per year and 48% are having mixed dietary pattern. Majority 50.5 % are having average knowledge, 25.5 % having good knowledge & 22 % are having poor knowledge with mean of 8.35 and SD 3.41. Majority 56.5% of the samples have responded the common reason for use of supplement in the gym. Whereas 34.5% of the samples have response the potential risks of taking too many vitamins and minerals in the supplement form. The p-value was more than 0.05 level of significance, so there was no association between knowledge regarding the effects of supplement use during gym with selected demographic variable. Conclusion: - In this study, it was concluded that an average level of knowledge regarding the effects of supplement use during gym workouts. While some individuals may have a basic understanding of common supplements and their purposeful benefits, there is often a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding their potential risks, proper dosage, and individual suitability. This knowledge gap can lead to misconceptions, misuse of supplements, and even potential health risks. Therefore, there was  a clear need for further education and awareness campaigns to ensure that adults are equipped with accurate information to make informed decisions about supplement use in the context of their gym routines