The Truth About Exercise Addiction: Understanding the Dark Side of Thinspiration
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (595 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 144223329X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. 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.. 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. Analyzing the causes and consequences of excessive physical activit
Summing Up: Recommended. (CHOICE)If you want a primer on the acquisition, development, and maintenance of exercise addiction, this is the book to read. It bridges the up-to-date scientific facts with real life experiences that yields a clear, well-organized, and pleasant reading, which is a must for all sport and exercise enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in this complex subject. The stories are shocking and moving. (Judith Brisman, Ph.D. the possibility of hope imbedded in every page. author Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family and
Wow! Can't believe someone actually wrote this book (finally)! Catherine Wow! This is the first book of it’s kind! I’m a big fan of working out. I wouldn’t say I’m addicted or anything but I do love how I feel after. And I do have to go everyday or I get in a horrible mood. This book is a fascinating look at our culture and what variables influence how some of us act and feel. It’s the perfect balance between memoir and research and an absolute . Not an easy read, but still helpful James Julian I was hoping to find a book about this subject to help me with a friend who struggles with orthorexia. This is definitely not an easy read, but is informative & has been helpful with my overall understanding of exercise addiction.. Great book about a topic I knew almost nothing about This is a very good introduction to the science, and the human side of exercise addiction. I knew nothing about it going in, and although it is packed with information, the chapters were well-structured and organized so I had no trouble staying interested all the way through. I would highly recommend it for anyone with a general interest in fitness, health, or psychology, and of course anyone who either
She was a faculty member and director of the Exercise Psychology Lab at the University of Florida from 1998 to 2012. She has also received several research awards and grants. She has also appeared on ABC Nightline, currently lives in New York City, and is working on her second book about female sexuality and double lives. She is currently an associate prof