Causes and risk factors of exercise addiction include genetics (biology), environmental conditions, and psychological factors.
The good news is there are ways to cope with and overcome exercise addiction.
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What Is Exercise Addiction?
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The Exercise Addiction Inventory, for example, includes six factors.
Environmental risk factors include negative peers and parental drug use.
Related Health Conditions
Some conditions can be associated with exercise addiction.
Some studies suggest that exercise addiction occurs more often in males and may be an expression of another diagnosis.
These techniques work by helping people recognize the adverse effects created by their addiction.
Identifying that their behavior is a problem aims to motivate the person to get treatment.
Summary
Exercise addiction is a condition characterized by exercise behavior that has more negative than positive consequences.
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