Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Exercise Addiction?By Susan Jara on July 28, 2015 in Exercise Addiction, Quizzes Exercise addiction is more than spending a lot of hours at the gym or even chasing that “runner’s high,” the euphoric feeling that can flood the brain after physical activity. Like other compulsive behaviors that edge into addiction, exercise addiction can become an extreme pattern of behavior, interfering with work, school, relationships and even finances. Could you or someone you love be at risk? Take our quick quiz to learn the facts about this compulsion to exercise.1. Which is NOT another name for exercise addiction?*a. Anorexia athleticab. Obligatory exercisec. Compulsive exercised. Exercise obsession2. What percentage of the U.S. population is at risk for exercise addiction?*a. 3.5%b. 2.5%c. 1.5%d. 0.3%3. What is the peak age range for developing exercise addiction?*a. 14 to 17b. 18 to 24c. 30 to 35d. 38 to 454. Which is a symptom(s) of an addiction to exercise?*a. Increased physical activity in order to get an exercise “buzz”b. Anxiety and irritability when you can't exercisec. Choosing exercise over work/school and time spent with friends and familyd. All of the above5. How many individuals diagnosed with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia also suffer from exercise addiction?*a. Nearly halfb. Nearly one-quarterc. Nearly one-thirdd. Nearly two-thirds6. Which health condition is NOT related to exercise addiction?*a. Overuse injuriesb. Depressionc. Diabetesd. Heart problems7. Which personality type has NOT been linked to exercise addiction?*a. Obsessive-compulsiveb. Neuroticc. Anxiousd. Introverted8. What term is used to describe messages meant to motivate you to embrace the “fitness lifestyle”?*a. “Fitspiration”b. “Fitspo”c. “Fitbies”d. All of the above9. What are the minimum weekly exercise guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?*a. 30 minutes, five days a weekb. 45 minutes, three days a weekc. 60 minutes, two days a weekd. 50 minutes, five days a week10. What’s the name of the so-called "pleasure hormone" released in the brain during exercise?*a. Dopamineb. Serotoninc. Melatonind. Oxytocin Tired of addiction calling the shots?Addiction treatment changes lives. Call for a free benefits check.877-671-1785Brought to you by