Exercise Addiction
Exercise addiction is similar to many other types of addictions. Granted exercise is good for you, but in moderation. Exercise addiction can cause people to over-train on a constant basis while never giving the body time to recuperate which can deny the addict the results they crave. As with other addictions, there are multiple reasons why people become addicted. Some do it for weight loss or weight management. Becoming addicted for weight loss is often associated with anorexia and bulimia. Anorexics and bulimics over train to lose weight while being malnourished which in itself can cause extra health risks. On the other side of spectrum there is “Bigorexia”, a term coined specifically for bodybuilders who are never satisfied with their size; regardless of how “big” they get, it is never enough. Despite which side of the spectrum exercise addiction can be costly, not only physically but financially as well. A large amount of addicts spend a lot of money on supplements. Diet pills, creatine, protein powders, nitric oxide boosters, testosterone boosters, HGH and even anabolic steroids are some of the costly supplements that might be used. Some of these products like HGH and steroids are not only dangerous, but illegal. Diet pills may be sold over the counter but can also be addictive with dangerous side effects. As with any chemical introduced to the body all supplements that are used in excess can have hazardous side effects. There are many sites and articles that will go into more detail about symptoms and dangers of these addictions. Below are some of the articles I found interesting on this topic.
http://www.eating-disorder.com/Eating-Treatment/Eating-Disorders/bigorexia.htm
http://www.bodybuildingtipsguide.com/Body-Building-Exercises/Exercise-Addiction.htm
http://www.brainphysics.com/exercise-addiction.php
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Dwayne Wimmer founded Vertex Fitness Personal Training Studio in 2001, excited to bring a new concept about personal training to the people of Philadelphia’s Main Line in Pennsylvania. Driven by knowledge and results both, while a strength coach at Villanova University, he worked closely with world class athletes such as Brian Westbrook, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, on strength training and conditioning for optimal performance. Dwayne’s client base extends much further than world class athletes. Along with athletes, he works with adolescents to seniors, and he’s a highly acclaimed and sought out personal trainer who has received numerous awards, such as Best of the Main Line Personal Training Studio and Best Main Line Personal Trainer. A graduate of Missouri Western State University, Dwayne has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, with an emphasis in Coaching. Aside from personal training, he’s spent time as a physical education teacher, strength and conditioning coach, and a football coach, but has found his passion and home in the fitness industry, inspiring and reaching out to others. As a strong believer in continuing to learn, Dwayne has also taken classes at East Stroudsburg University toward a Masters Degree in Sports Management. He can add author to his list of accomplishments, having created a chapter in the upcoming book The Soul of Success with Jack Canfield, renowned for the Chicken Soup series. To get to the point where he is now, Dwayne has always been thankful for the support of his father, a man who always believed in his mission and saw the need for what it was that Dwayne envisioned. During his free time, Dwayne is an avid motorcyclist who enjoys viewing the amazing landscapes and finding good restaurants to enjoy that are off the beaten path. He also takes advantage of opportunities to travel and experience many other cities while attending fitness seminars and giving presentations about the industry he is so passionate about. As a way to give back to the community that has been a part of his entire life, Dwayne has created Vertex Fitness PUMPED (People United Making Progress through Education and Donations), which provides support to area non-profits through a community-wide outreach effort. At this time, they help three non-profits per year in the Philadelphia area. For more information from Dwayne, you may contact him at (610) 525-6604, dwayne@vertexfit.com
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