Exercise is a
great thing, but when you see compulsive exercise, it’s a problem. That is
where a teenager, in particular, begins to exercise because they feel pressure
to stay in shape. Maybe they want their body to be better. Maybe they want to
be better athletes. Maybe they have anorexia or bulimic-type tendencies and
they’re worried about their self-image. Exercise is great, but when it starts
to take on a life of its own, that’s when you have to be concerned. Counsel the
child. Try to find out why they’re exercising so much and if there’s changes
that need to be made.
