The truth about exercise addiction : understanding the dark side of thinspiration
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Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015].
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viii, 239 pages ; 24 cm
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Gillette College Library - Main Collection
613.71 SCH378T 2015
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613.71 SCH378T 2015
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Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015].
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-236) and index.
Summary
Designed for individuals concerned about their workout habits, personal trainers, family and friends of folks with a problem, as well as working mental health professionals treating exercise addicts, The Truth About Exercise Addiction provides an easy-to-read, illuminating glimpse into the rising trend of over-exercise. Delving into the history of exercise addiction and the growing influence of "thinspiration, " Katherine Schreiber and Heather A. Hausenblas illustrate the symptoms and dangers of obsessive exercise with true stories from sufferers, all while exploring why and how such a seemingly healthy behavior morphs into a dangerous means of self-destruction. Analyzing the causes and consequences of excessive physical activity alongside the influence of genetics, culture, and personality, this book allows readers to gain a greater understanding of what exercise addiction looks and feels like. The Truth About Exercise Addiction also provides an unprecedented list of resources to address exercise addiction, a snapshot of treatments currently available for sufferers, and to top it off: guidelines on how to confront and care for someone who may have a problem.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Schreiber, K., & Hausenblas, H. A. (2015). The truth about exercise addiction: understanding the dark side of thinspiration . Rowman & Littlefield.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schreiber, Katherine, 1988- and Heather A. Hausenblas. 2015. The Truth About Exercise Addiction: Understanding the Dark Side of Thinspiration. Rowman & Littlefield.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schreiber, Katherine, 1988- and Heather A. Hausenblas. The Truth About Exercise Addiction: Understanding the Dark Side of Thinspiration Rowman & Littlefield, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Schreiber, Katherine, and Heather A Hausenblas. The Truth About Exercise Addiction: Understanding the Dark Side of Thinspiration Rowman & Littlefield, 2015.
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