Mind · Wellbeing

When fitness becomes unhealthy

The short version

Training and nutrition should add to your life. If they're causing ongoing anxiety, guilt, isolation or injury, something needs to change.

The full version

Signs to watch

Panic over a missed session. Rigid food rules you can't break. Training through injury. Avoiding social events because of food or training.

Get support

If this sounds familiar, talk to someone you trust or an appropriate health professional.

What actually matters

  1. 01Fitness should support your life
  2. 02Flexibility is healthy
  3. 03Ask for help if it's taking over

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