exercise addiction Flashcards
what is the nhs definition of addiction?
“addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could harm you”
what are the characteristics of exercise dependence?
1) craving physical training
2) uncontrollable excessive exercise behaviour
3) an inability to reduce exercise amounts
define exercise dependency:
an excessive dominance of exercise in everyday life, often to detriment other areas of day to day living
who defined exercise dependency?
weinberg & gould (2019)
what are the symptoms of exercise addiction?
1) anxiety
2) irritability
3) guilt
4) muscle twitching
5) fatigue
6) anger
when and why are withdrawal symptoms experienced?
24-36 hours without exercise
only if exercise is prevented
when does a negative addiction to exercise occur?
when exercise controls a person’s life and eliminated other choices in their life
what is primary exercise addiction?
the exercise is an end in itself
dieting and weight loss may occur to improve performance
what is secondary exercise addiction?
exercise is a symptom of another pathological disorder
how many symptoms are needed in a 12 month period to diagnose exercise addiction?
3 or more
what symptoms are used to diagnose exercise addiction?
1) tolerance
2) withdrawal
3) loss of control
4) intention effects
5) time
6) reduction in other activities
7) continuance
what sort of athletes are most likely to suffer from addiction?
triathletes, runner & individuals who suffer from eating disorders
what role does technology play in exercise addiction?
fitness trackers may cause some athletes to adhere to exercise so strongly they risk becoming addicted
how can exercise addiction be treated?
1) cognitive behavioural therapy
2) identifying symptoms in early stages
3) working with fitness professionals
