The Truth About Exercise Addiction: Understanding the Dark Side of Thinspiration
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (940 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 144223329X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 a. 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
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 has also received several research awards and grants. Hausenblas is the coauthor of 5 scientific books, and she has published more than 90 scientific journal articles. She has conducted more than 200 national and international scientific presentations. Hausenblas, PhD, is
the possibility of hope imbedded in every page. (Attila Szabo, Ph.D., associate professor and acting director, Institute for Health Promotion & Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education & Psychology Eötvös Loránd University(ELTE))Are you or someone you love addicted to exercise? How bad is it really? This compelling and extremely informative book will answer any question you might have. (Judith Brisman, Ph.D. author Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family and Friends; Founding
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. 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. Delving into the history of exercise addiction and the growing influence of “thinspiration,” Katherine Schreiber and Heather A. 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.. A