“I had two herniated discs in my back, and I was still running” - addicted to exercise

It’s been called “the universal panacea” - exercise has a positive effect on almost all health measures, and governments are actively campaigning for us to do more. But at the opposite end of the scale, the realisation that some people may be addicted to exercise is gaining traction. In this podcast we're joined by Heather Hausenblas - professor of kinesiology at Jacksonville University, James Smoliga - associate professor of physiology at highpoint University, and Katherine Schreiber - who’s experienced exercise addiction, and written about her experience. They describe the condition, and what drives people to become addicted to exercise. They also outline the key indicators of the addiction, and what options there are for treatment. Read their article:

http://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j1745