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The truth about exercise addiction : understanding the dark side of thinspiration / Katherine Schreiber and Heather A. Hausenblas

Author
Schreiber, Katherine, 1988-
Published
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]
Physical Description
viii, 239 pages ; 24 cm
Additional Creators
Hausenblas, Heather A.

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Contents
What it is : defining exercise addiction -- What it looks like : the signs and symptoms of exercise addiction -- Who coined it? : a brief history of exercise addiction -- How it begins : the origins of exercise addiction -- What it does : the short- and long-term health risks of exercise addiction -- Why it happens : thinspiration's dark side -- What it feels like : exercise addicts' true stories -- What to do about it : treatment -- How to approach someone with a problem -- Frequently asked questions -- Appendix A: How to get help : where to go, what to read, and to whom to reach out -- Appendix B: Common exercise addiction measures.
Summary
Designed for individuals concerned about their workout habits, personal trainers, family and friends of those with a problem, as well as working mental health professionals treating exercise addicts, [this book] 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. Hausenblas illustrate 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 guidelines on how to confront and care for someone who may have a problem. -- Front jacket flap.
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ISBN
9781442233294 (cloth ; alk. paper)
144223329X (cloth ; alk. paper)
9781442233300 (electronic)
1442233303 (electronic)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-236) and index.
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