Background Exercise dependence (EXD) can be considered an addictive behaviour
because it presents signs typical of other addictive behaviours. Despite possible health …

Background. It is largely unNnown why among millions of exercisers a small proportion
become addicted to the behaviour in a similar manner to other common addictions, such as …

Passion and Addiction in Sports and Exercise is about the bright and dark aspects of sports
and exercise behavior and revolves around two closely related yet distinct concepts …

Background and aims To determine the relationship between the risk of exercise addiction
(REA) and health status in amateur endurance cyclists. Methods In 859 (751 men and 108 …

People with exercise addiction experience loss of control such that exercise becomes an
obligation and excessive. 2 3 Although exercise addiction is not officially classified as a …

For a minority of individuals, exercise may become excessive and lead to an addictive
behaviour. To better understand the processes by which exercise could become an …

Exercise addiction is characterized by morbid pattern of behavior which may have negative
psychological consequences, seriously compromising the lives of those affected. The …

This chapter examines exaggerated exercise behavior from the perspective of behavioral
addictions. First, the theoretically most appropriate and thorough definition is presented with …

While regular exercise should be part of the contemporary lifestyle, many people
overindulge in it to the point of losing control over their behavior. This condition is known as …

Muscle dysmorphia is primarily characterized by an excessive preoccupation that one's
body is not muscular or lean enough. Muscle dysmorphia has shown clinical similarities with …