“After All, No One Is Superhuman Here”: An Analysis of the Perceived Effects of Managerial Athleticism

Executive duties have long been described as becoming more intensive and demanding. One contributing factor is a perceived increase in the complexity of operating environment. A high level physical fitness has suggested to support responses those demands. This study aims contribute topic by producing holistic view informed asking how physically active executive-level leaders perceive impact (whether positive or negative) managerial athleticism on individual, organization, society. Twenty high-level were interviewed for study. The sample was almost equally split gender, represented diverse range societal sectors, engaged many different forms exercise. results previous research; however, this provides nuanced topic. Although interviewees saw good aspects exercise, such providing physical, affective, cognitive, social resources, they also able think critically about their personal relationship with exercising attitudes toward others taking highlights role balancing harmonious obsessive exercising. Instead disproportionate extreme cases, we conclude that it would be worthwhile studying exercise ensure do not become biased are stereotyped.