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100			_aBala, Indu _eauthor
245			_aExercise as an addiction : _bbeyond the finishing line / _cDr. Indu Bala (Malhotra)
260			_aNew Delhi : _bAayu Publications, _c2024.
300			_axiv, 276p.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_aIn the cacophony of modern society, exercise addiction emerges as a poignant melody, its notes echoing through the corridors of mainstream media and the digital landscape. The relentless pursuit of the 'perfect physique, fuelled by societal pressure and amplified by the allure of social validation, has transformed exercise into both a remedy and a menace. Yet, amidst the chaos, a beacon of hope emerges-a growing recognition of exercise addiction as a legitimate psychological labyrinth, beckoning researchers, clinicians, and the populace at large to confront its shadow and forge a path towards healing and understanding. Moreover, within the tapestry of endurance events like marathons and half-marathons, amateur women find solace and strength-a symphony of empowerment against the discordant backdrop of societal norms and expectations. With each stride, they reclaim agency over their bodies and identities, weaving a narrative of resilience and self-acceptance. As they traverse the miles, they forge bonds of camaraderie, finding sanctuary amidst the turnult of body image struggles and mental health battles.
546			_aEnglish.
650			_aExercise addiction
650			_aCompulsive behavior
650			_aExercise _xPsychological aspects
650			_aPhysical fitness _xSocial aspects
650			_aBody image
650			_aWomen athletes _xPsychology
650			_aWomen marathon runners _xPsychology
650			_aMental health _xExercise
650			_aEndurance sports _xPsychological aspects
650			_aSelf-acceptance
650			_aSocial pressure _xHealth aspects
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