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The Truth About Exercise Addiction

The Truth About Exercise Addiction
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 249
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ISBN-10 : 9781442233300
ISBN-13 : 1442233303
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Book Synopsis The Truth About Exercise Addiction by : Katherine Schreiber

Download or read book The Truth About Exercise Addiction written by Katherine Schreiber and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-02-19 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for individuals concerned about their workout habits, personal trainers, family and friends of folks with a problem, as well as working mental health professionals treating exercise addicts, The Truth About Exercise Addiction provides an easy-to-read, illuminating glimpse into the rising trend of over-exercise. Delving into the history of exercise addiction and the growing influence of “thinspiration,” Katherine Schreiber and Heather A. Hausenblasillustrate the symptoms and dangers of obsessive exercise with true stories from sufferers, all while exploring why and how such a seemingly healthy behavior morphs into a dangerous means of self-destruction. Analyzing the causes and consequences of excessive physical activity alongside the influence of genetics, culture, and personality, this book allows readers to gain a greater understanding of what exercise addiction looks and feels like. The Truth About Exercise Addiction also provides an unprecedented list of resources to address exercise addiction, a snapshot of treatments currently available for sufferers, and to top it off: guidelines on how to confront and care for someone who may have a problem.


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