The article discusses how exercise can turn into an unhealthy obsession for some individuals, leading to rigid routines driven by shame. It highlights the importance of recognizing signs of an unhealthy relationship with exercise, such as perceiving it as an obligation rather than a choice, using it to earn food, or exercising through pain. Healthy movement should enhance life and support mental and physical well-being, rather than induce guilt, anxiety, or isolation from social activities.
If you're wondering whether your relationship with movement is tipping into unhealthy territory, here are five signs to watch for: exercise feels like a must, not a choice.
Healthy movement should feel flexible and life-enhancing; it is not a daily test of discipline or self-worth, and guilt indicates an unhealthy routine.
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