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Sachs, Michael L.; Pargman, David – 1978
Exercise addiction may be defined as psychological and/or physiological dependence upon a regular regimen of physical activity. Additionally, exercise addiction is characterized by recognizable withdrawal symptoms when the need to exercise remains unfulfilled after 24 to 36 hours. These withdrawal symptoms may encompass both psychological and…
Descriptors: Exercise (Physiology), Interviews, Jogging, Participant Satisfaction
PDF pending restorationPargman, David; Burgess, Sharon S. – 1977
A comprehensive examination of the psychological and biological factors involved in exercise addiction is presented in an attempt to explain the varying position of individuals on the continuum of ability to commence and continue a regimen of physical activity. Physiological considerations in exercise tolerance and the feelings derived from…
Descriptors: Exercise, Exercise (Physiology), Motivation, Personality Change
