Exercise Addiction, Muscle and Weight Satisfaction

Research suggests that bodybuilders are more at risk for unhealthy eating behaviors, muscle dysmorphia symptoms (MD), and exercise addiction. First, the current study aimed to establish a risk criterion for overtraining by comparing the volume and frequency of physical activity between high (HCB) an...

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Published in:International journal of health, wellness & society wellness & society, 2019-01, Vol.10 (2), p.1
Main Authors: Tremblay, Line, Kosmerly, Stacey, Larivière, Céline
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Body dysmorphic disorder
Body image
Bodybuilding
Eating behavior
Eating disorders
Exercise
Health behavior
Healthy food
Physical activity
Physical fitness
Predictive validity
Self image
Society
Weightlifting
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Summary:Research suggests that bodybuilders are more at risk for unhealthy eating behaviors, muscle dysmorphia symptoms (MD), and exercise addiction. First, the current study aimed to establish a risk criterion for overtraining by comparing the volume and frequency of physical activity between high (HCB) and low (LCB) commitment bodybuilders. Results showed that HCB reported training significantly more often and at a higher intensity than LCB. Second, we verified the predictive validity of the physical activity risk index related to a number of unhealthy physical and psychological training behaviors. Results showed that high exercise frequency and volume were significantly predicted by MD symptoms, exercise addiction behaviors, and satisfaction with weight. Bivariate correlations suggest an indirect predictive effect of disordered eating and dissatisfaction with weight. Collectively, our results suggest that high levels of exercise intensity and volume can gauge the risk that bodybuilders will adopt unhealthy behaviors to achieve body image satisfaction.
ISSN:2156-8960
2156-9053
DOI:10.18848/2156-8960/CGP/v10i02/1-18