9 subtle signs you’re struggling with exercise dependency – and what to do about it

Never miss a workout? This might be for you ...
Fitgurú on MSN

When healthy habits backfire: Is your wellness routine fueling anxiety?

While 150 minutes of weekly exercise and "clean eating" are gold standards for health, a 2025 American Psychiatric ...
NPR

Eating disorders in young men are being masked by muscle bulking and over-exercising

For some young men and boys, body building can lead to unhealthy behaviors. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with NYU psychologist Andrea Vazzana about compulsive exercise and eating disorders in males.
Psychology Today

Is Your Relationship to Exercise Unhealthy?

She is running. Sweat is dripping down her face. Her eyes linger on the numbers lit up on the treadmill. Pain is shooting through her leg. She thinks that she might have strained or pulled something ...
Forbes

Exercise Addiction: 5 Signs When Fitness Turns Extreme And Harmful

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Statistics show that most Americans spend an average of 10 ...
The Courier-Journal

Life should be about balance, and that means your exercise routine, too. Here's why

Those who have been reading my column since the 1970s know my philosophy of exercise has changed quite a bit. When these issues come up in conversation, I’m often asked about the changes and why I ...
Well+Good

Have Obsessive Thoughts About Working Out? You Could Be Dealing With ‘Exercise Noise.’ Here’s How To Turn Down the Volume

But have you ever stopped to wonder how much time you spend thinking about exercise—and if those thoughts could be having a negative affect on your wellbeing? However, some believe food noise comes ...
Lifehacker

Are You Exercising for Your Mental Health, or Just to Escape Your Problems?

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Exercise can be an ...