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A study on the relationship between compulsive exercise, depression and anxiety.

Aviv Weinstein¹, Gavriel Maayan¹, Yitzhak Weinstein^2,3

¹Department of Behavioral Science, University of Ariel , Ariel, Israel.

Journal of Behavioral Addictions

|December 23, 2015

Summary

Excessive exercise can be linked to depression and anxiety in both professional and recreational exercisers. Some individuals may use exercise to cope with these conditions, but clinical levels of anxiety and depression were observed, potentially requiring treatment.

Keywords:

anxiety compulsive exercise depression exercise addiction

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Area of Science:

Exercise Science
Psychology
Sports Medicine

Background:

Exercise offers physical and psychological benefits, but excessive use can cause harm.
A bidirectional relationship exists between exercise, depression, and anxiety.
Lack of exercise correlates with increased anxiety and depression levels.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between compulsive exercise, anxiety, and depression in professional and recreational exercisers.
To compare anxiety and depression levels between professional and recreational exercisers.

Main Methods:

Utilized questionnaires to assess compulsive exercise, anxiety, and depression.
Sample included 20 professional and 51 recreational regular exercisers.

Main Results:

Compulsive exercise ratings correlated with anxiety and depression in both professional and recreational exercisers.
Professional exercisers reported higher depression than recreational exercisers, but similar trait anxiety.
Recreational exercisers showed a link between compulsive exercise and depression, but not trait anxiety.

Conclusions:

Both professional and recreational exercisers may use exercise to alleviate depression and anxiety.
The study identified clinical levels of anxiety and depression in the sample, suggesting a need for further clinical evaluation and treatment.