The Dark Side of Exercise: Addiction and Escapism

<p>Can exercise be a bad thing? Enter: Exercise dependence (or in severe cases, exercise addiction). As we discuss this week’s study investigating the relationship between exercise and two forms of escapism, self-expansion or self-suppression, think about your exercise behaviour. Is it adaptive or maladaptive, are you promoting motivation or just avoiding your problems?</p> <p><strong>TLDR</strong>: Exercise may provide an escape, but you should be aware if you are using it for self-expansion or self-suppression, as the latter has been linked to exercise addiction and reduced well-being.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p><a href="https://neurosciencenews.com/running-maladaprive-escapism-22359/"><u>https://neurosciencenews.com/running-maladaprive-escapism-22359/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1035196/full"><u>https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1035196/full</u></a></p> <p>Socials:</p> <p>instagram.com/thelabdoctors</p> <p>twitter.com/thelabdoctors</p> <p>Credit for theme music: Fresh Time by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031</p> <p>Email: thelabdoctors@gmail.com</p>