Overview of exercise addiction - early detection for early intervention

Khairun’naim Khairuddin and Muhammad ‘Adil Zainal Abidin and Hazwani Hanum Hashim and Azwanis Abdul Hadi (2025) Overview of exercise addiction - early detection for early intervention. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences, 19 (2). pp. 123-129. ISSN 1985-1758

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Abstract

Exercise has been proven to have many significant positive physical, mental and social effects. It makes our body healthier, reduces stress levels and improves relationships with others. However, not much is known about the negative effects of exercise as the benefits of exercise are more visible. In excess, some people who could develop one of the substantial negative effects of exercise called exercise addiction. The complications of exercise addiction can be seen in the form of injuries, stress, anxiety and social relationship problems. Early detection of a person with high risk of exercise addiction can prevent its complications by instituting an early intervention. This review aims to examine the available literature on exercise addiction as well as to elicit available psychometric tools that can be used to detect exercise addiction.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Exercise, Addiction, Screening, EDS21, EAI
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV1-1860 Recreation. Leisure > GV201-555 Physical education and training > GV460-555 Gymnastics. Gymnastic exercises Including calisthenics, heavy exercises, acrobatics, etc. R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC31-1245 Internal medicine > RC952-1245 Special situations and conditions > RC1200-1245 Sports medicine
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	26 May 2025 09:48
Last Modified:	26 May 2025 09:48
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43875

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