The Truth About Exercise Addiction: Understanding the Dark Side of Thinspiration
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (601 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 144223329X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-12 |
| 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. 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-
Wow! Can't believe someone actually wrote this book (finally)! 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 pleasure to read. This is by far the best popular science book of 2015 (if not the century)! Also offers resources for individuals in need. Would highly recommend to all my gym rats- just a very very interesting read.. "Not an easy read, but still helpful" according to 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" according to Yen Heng Alan Yu. 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 is addicted to exercise or knows someone who is. I started the book with a lot of questions about exercise addiction, so I appreciate that the chapters were organized as answers to questions in roughly the order in which they occurred
She is currently an associate professor at Jacksonville University in the College of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on the psychological effects of health behaviors across the lifespan. 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. Heather A. She has also received several research awards and grants. She was a faculty member and di
The stories are shocking and moving. Throughout the book, the authors use easily understandable language to discuss a complex issue, enabling comprehension for a variety of readers. Summing Up: Recommended. Schreiber and Hausenblas finally give exercise addiction the attention it deserves. Comprehensive and well researched, it will help in establishing exercise addiction as a genuine disorder. Although many know exercise is an effective, safe way to combat diseases, enhance mood, and improve health, this book identifies the addictive power of this ‘drug’ and demonstrates how binging on exercise can cause more harm than good. the possibility of hope imbedded in every page. Schreiber and Hausenblas paint a vivid picture of where thinspiration goes wrong, providing an in-depth understanding of the dangers of exercise addiction for both men and women. (CHOICE)If you want a primer on the