Understanding the Addiction to Bodybuilding

By Mark Goddard At some point we are all impressed by a perfect physique. Indeed, some bodies really do look like sculpted works of art. And yet even care for one’s body can be taken too far. Everyone has seen those freakishly muscular men, oiled and tanned, who devote hours each day to weight-lifting. While for most this is merely a hobby, for others it becomes addictive, even harmful. Why Bodybuilding? It is often said that a true addict (meaning someone with an addictive personality) could become addicted to anything. The…

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