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Intense exercise addiction can lead to permanent physical damage, as the body is not allowed to recuperate between workouts. Exercise addiction is rare but real. Exercise addiction are characterized by their compulsive exercise behaviors, an overinvolvement in exercise, and the presence of an activity disorder. Exercise addicts may be driven to work out despite exhaustion or injury. There are several names for exercise addition including exercise dependence, obligatory exercise, compulsive athleticism and exercise abuse. This is because individuals who suffer from bulimia or anorexia usually engage in excessive exercise in order to control their body weight. 1% of the population suffer from exercise addiction.

People feel controlled by their exercises and refuse to miss a session of their work out schedule. People will even exercise when they have physical injuries, thus exacerbating their wounds and creating further damage. Signs and symptoms of exercise addiction include fatigue, soreness and stiffness, and hormonal changes, including decreased testosterone in males and increased production of cortisol, a hormone produced in response to stress that can cause the breakdown of bone, leading to an increased risk of stress fractures and osteoporosis.

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