Tag: health perception
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Recreational Athletes Body Image Disconnect: Health vs Happiness
Overview A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) exposes a striking gap in how recreational athletes perceive their health and fitness versus how they feel about their bodies. The research shows that a large share of recreational athletes report feeling healthy and physically capable, even as many express dissatisfaction with their body image. This…
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Recreational Athletes: Health Perception vs Body Image
New findings from ECU raise questions about body confidence among casual exercisers A recent study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) highlights a striking paradox among recreational athletes: many feel physically healthy and fit, yet remain unhappy with their bodies. The research, which surveyed a broad cross-section of non-professional exercisers, suggests that feeling healthy on the…