Sports addiction: who is at risk, tips

Even good habits can turn into unhealthy addictions. Sports can become such a habit. Enthusiasm turns into fanaticism and destroys health. It is important to notice signs of fitness addiction in time.

At-risk groups

Professional bodybuilders who train for competition therefore practically live on the machines. Dependence is sometimes formed among fitness trainers. They become dependent not only on classes, but also on drugs (for example, steroids). They switch to special artificial supplements, regularly use insulin. At the same time, they have an overloaded training regimen. This causes premature wear of the body (organs, joints, blood vessels). The mobility of the joints deteriorates so much that few of the “muscles” are able to join their palms behind their backs.

The next risk group is fitness bikini models. The participants of such competitions lose their periods, male hormones begin to predominate, rashes appear, the voice becomes rougher. Fitness models are often infertile.

Fitness neophytes. Dependence often arises after seeing the results of the first classes. A person sees a noticeable effect even after short intensive training – and disappears. There is a need to do more. Workouts become daily and long. Endorphins “block” fatigue, obsessive thoughts arise. The harm of such activities does not bother the dependent person. At the first such manifestations, you should be wary.

A fanatical faith in the authority of the coach, complete obedience, may appear. It is supported by good results of classes. A person begins to build a life under the influence of a coach. The frames become too strict, intrusive. Modern fitness culture tends to avoid rigid restrictions and psychological pressure. For example, it is not necessary to use only overdried breasts with the same buckwheat porridge.

Now more relevant is a flexible approach, a confidential dialogue between fitness culture participants. A healthy, happy client who has managed to realize himself is a true reward for a coach. If the body is worked out qualitatively, a person will sometimes be able to enjoy his favorite delicacies. And training will be associated with joy.

Trainer’s recommendations

The basic principles of competent training:

1. The recommended weekly rate is 3 workouts, the duration of each is 2 hours.
2. Additionally, you should forget about elevators, love cycling, walk more often, remember about daily morning exercises.
3. It is better to eat the usual natural food, avoiding artificial sports nutrition. Often synthetic substances only reduce the effectiveness of classes. A balanced diet is the only requirement.
4. Training should be rich, varied, then they give a stronger effect. They should include yoga, cardio, strength exercises.

Complex loads contribute to the formation of a harmonious proportional body. Daily monotonous exercises quickly tire and make the body inharmonious.

“Golden mean” is a key principle of fitness culture. Efficiency does not depend on the number of classes, but on moderation, proper regimen and enjoyment.