What do you call someone who is obsessed with working out?

Gym rat and keep-fit-fanatic are in the dictionary; gym junkie/goer/nerd/enthusiast/aholic and megarexia, muscle head, and fitness freak all seem to be expressions which have been around for some time.

Why are some people active and others not?

New areas of determinants research have identified genetic factors contributing to the propensity to be physically active, and evolutionary factors and obesity that might predispose to inactivity, and have explored the longitudinal tracking of physical activity throughout life.

What causes over exercising?

Exercise addiction usually starts with a desire for physical fitness. An eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia, may lead to an unhealthy obsession with exercise. A body dysmorphic disorder, or body image disorder, may also cause exercise addiction.

What are physical activity correlates?

Important modifiable correlates for adults include self efficacy, the perceived benefits of physical activity, enjoy- ment, and social support (15). The physical environment and policies, also modifiable, seem to play an important role in physical activity.

What are determinants of physical activity?

This chapter discusses physical activity determinants in two broad categories: individual characteristics, including motivations, self-efficacy, exercise history, skills, and other health behaviors; and environmental characteristics such as access, cost, and time barriers and social and cultural supports.

What are some mental emotional benefits to exercise?

The Psychological Benefits of Exercise

• Help for depression and anxiety. Exercise is a scientifically proven mood booster, decreasing symptoms of both depression and anxiety.
• Decreased stress.
• Increased self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Better sleep.
• Brain boost.

Why do you like to like exercise?

So that’s a reason WHY to like exercise. Reason WHAT to like about exercise: I like feeling my body move. I enjoy the graceful movements of running or dance, or the rhythmic movements of cycling. I like the po

Why have you stuck with exercise?

Liking the process of exercise is probably the reason why I’ve stuck with it although I don’t always see results in the form of weight loss or sculpted muscles. If you’re only exercising for the results, it’s hard to keep it up because it can take a long time for results to be apparent.

What do you like about aerobic exercise?

The aerobic high you get when your body is functioning at a higher level is something to enjoy. I tried running for awhile while in service and after, but my knees started too hurt, so I turned to speed walking and bicycling. There’s a rhythm that is enveloping.