Ep. #874: Can You Be “Addicted” to Exercise? This Is What Science Says

Is exercise addiction real? Is it something to worry about?

In general, the opposite is the problem here in America. Seventy-seven percent of Americans fail to reach the minimum recommended physical activity guidelines, while only about 0.5% of people can be classified as what we might call exercise addicts.

However, the numbers change when you look at certain demographics. For example, when you look at “fitness people” specifically, exercise addiction is much more common according to a number of studies.

So what is exercise addiction? Could you be addicted to exercise or maybe on the path to becoming addicted? What are the signs of exercise addictions? How do you know if you’re exercising too much?

I answer all that and more in this podcast, so press play and dive in!

Timestamps:

0:00 - My fat-burners Phoenix and Forge are 25% off this week only! Go to buylegion.com and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% on any non-sale items or get double reward points!

3:55 - What is exercise addiction?

5:25 - What classifies you an addict?

7:16 - Why do you become addicted to exercise?

11:00 - What are the signs of exercise addiction?

13:04 - Do I have an exercise addiction?

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