Compulsive Exercise

Often referred to as anorexia athletica, obligatory exercise and exercise addiction. Individuals with compulsive exercise may:

Repeatedly exercise beyond the requirements for good health.
Workout beyond the limits of safety.
Also be anorexic or bulimic and cope with their emotions through excessive workouts.
Be fanatic about weight and diet.
Receive praise for being "fit and trim."
Find ways to work out, even if it means cutting school, taking off work, getting too little sleep or missing social events.
Forget that physical activity can be fun.
Define self-worth in terms of performance.
Rarely or never be satisfied with athletic achievements, and feel small satisfactions are fleeting.