Athletes train on a pre-determined training schedule. Scheduled behaviors are difficult to
become “addictive” because urges and cravings cannot be scheduled. Still, many scholars …

Exercise addiction (EA) involves excessive concerns for exercise routines, an abusive
practice, and the inability to control one's own behavior, as well as the presence of …

Practice of endurance sports/activities has gained most devotees over recent decades,
thanks to its capacity to maintain and improve health. However, their characteristics and …

The aim of this brief analytical review is to highlight and disentangle research dilemmas in
the field of exercise addiction. Research examining exercise addiction is primarily based on …

Exercise addiction is a rising preoccupation for researchers as a susceptible cause of
serious health issues and negative consequences for individuals. Although there are …

Exercise addiction is an extensively studied topic in the sport science and psychology
literature as reflected by the more than 1000 papers published in the field. However, only …

This article examines the nature of exercise addiction. It presents a broad, congruent and
discerning narrative literature review with the aim of providing a deeper understanding of the …

Exaggerated exercise volumes, lack of control, withdrawal symptoms and conflicts with
family and friends are core symptoms of exercise addiction. The condition can lead to health …

Exercise addiction is characterized by increasing exercise amounts which take priority over
other areas of life. It is mostly observed in individual sports, such as running and weight …

Background and aims In nomothetic research exercise addiction is studied on the basis of
symptoms which are most often linked to exercise volume. However, other factors may also …