Fig. 1From: Recreational climbers are more conscientious than recreational athletes–a case control studySpearman correlation between personality traits and BMI in the climbing group. We found no correlation between the big five characteristics and BMI in (a) extraversion, b agreeableness, d neuroticism and e openness. We did find a significant negative correlation between (c) conscientiousness and BMI (r = − 0.39, p < 0.01)Back to article page