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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Is exercising a social problem?

Exercising has become a part of many people's every day lives. However, it can become obsessive, which can then become a social problem.

With technological advancements going to the gym has become easier and more addicting.

Being a 'gym-goer,' I usually go with a friend to make it less boring. Seeing fit people at the gym makes you want to go even more...and more. But, it can get to the point where it's not good for you. There is a term called compulsive exercising and it's definition is working out beyond the limits of safe. Compulsive exercisers will always find time to work out, even if it means cutting class, missing work, or getting less sleep.

Your body needs time to rest and recover so going to the gym every day might not necessarily be a good thing.

Another grey area in gym going is the use of steroids. This is definitely unhealthy, but you know there are people at the gym who use them. Some gyms go as far as putting up signs that state taking steroids is not good for your body and is not tolerated.


Please post your comment on exercising and if it has become a social problem. If you think it is, please explain why. If you think it is not a social problem, please explain why.

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