148. Are You Addicted to Exercise? The Lowdown on Primary versus Secondary Exercise Addiction

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exercise is something that is incredibly healthy but becomes unhealthy when overdone. When used moderately to maintain physical and mental health, and/or when used in conjunction with an appropriate amount of nourishment, exercise has a whole host of incredible benefits.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But in the case of exercise addiction, yes; too much of a good thing can yield negative consequences.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today's episode Lucy and I explore speak in depth about exercise addiction including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether exercise addiction is formally recognised as a diagnosis</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How common exercise addiction is across the population, athletes and gym attendees</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Who is at a higher risk of developing exercise addiction</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The two main types of exercise addiction - primary and secondary exercise addiction</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Signs and symptoms of primary exercise addiction</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Signs and symptoms of secondary exercise addiction</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How do you know if you're doing "too much" exercise?</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The law of diminishing returns and how it applies to the benefits of exercise</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Treatment options for primary and secondary exercise addiction</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where to get help if you do feel like you're struggling with your relationship with exercise</span></li> </ul> <p>❤️<strong> <a href= "https://sarahlizking.com/email-list/">Join my newsletter list</a> </strong>for weekly motivation and inspiration and you'll also receive a FREE copy of my eBook "31 Ways to Boost Your Body Image"</p> <p>❤️ <strong>Ready to get your period back?</strong> Jo