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Know the Signs of Exercise Addiction By Barbara Bourassa Although most Americans are sedentary, a small group of people are addicted to exercise. Obligatory exercisers, as they are called in the fitness world, chose exercise over personal relationships and social activities, and pursue their obsession despite injuries, says a new article by Jane Brody in The New York Times. The article cites a class example: a 38-year-old doctor and marathon runner who complained of constant tiredness, sore muscles, and lack of energy. The patient's wife said he was increasingly irritable, and that he no longer enjoyed running. For the obligatory exerciser, exercise becomes a top priority, even more important than work, school, friends and family, the article says. And young women, who worry constantly about gaining weight, are at higher risk of developing this syndrome, the article notes. Warning signs include feeling anxious when you miss a workout; talking constantly about training, workouts, or diet; or neglecting other areas of your life in order to exercise.