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April 26, 2026Journal of Behavioral Addictions0 citationsOpen Access

Exercise addiction: A review and evaluation of current research and theory

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BCBhavya ChhabraZDZsolt DemetrovicsMGMark D. Griffiths

Key Points

  • Examine the current understanding of exercise addiction and identify gaps in research and theory.
  • Review existing literature on exercise addiction.
  • Assess the need for longitudinal and experimental studies to enhance understanding.
  • Evaluate the clinical implications and definitions of exercise addiction.
  • Current research lacks comprehensive definitions and understanding of exercise addiction.
  • Highlights the necessity for enhanced clinical awareness for early detection.
  • Calls for larger and more robust empirical studies to progress knowledge in the field.

Abstract

Despite growing interest, progress remains slow. There is a need for larger, longitudinal, and experimental studies to advance understanding. Though not included in the DSM-5, greater clinical awareness is vital for early detection and prevention. EA is clinically relevant but still poorly defined, requiring robust empirical and theoretical work.

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Chhabra et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edaa9b4a46254e215b31dchttps://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2025.00336
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