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Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI)

Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI) Test

Understand whether exercise may be turning compulsive in just 2 minutes. Six quick items flag risk early so you can support healthier balance and well being.

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14/30

Exercise Addiction Scale (EAS)

Measures the likelihood of developing exercise dependence based on core behavioral addiction criteria.

Low to moderate risk

Very high risk

0 – 23: Low to moderate risk | 24 – 30: Very high risk

A score of 14 falls in the low to moderate risk range, suggesting limited signs of exercise dependence on this scale.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Fitness enthusiasts and gym regulars

41%OF USERS

People who work out most days and want to check whether training is starting to control their mood, routine, or priorities.

Competitive athletes in training

34%OF USERS

Athletes preparing for events who want to spot compulsive patterns or unhealthy pressure to keep exercising despite fatigue or injury.

People coping through exercise

25%OF USERS

Individuals using workouts to manage stress or emotions who wonder if exercise has become their main way to avoid problems or discomfort.

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Exercise Addiction Scale (EAS)

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15.8

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10.8 — 20.8

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for signs of compulsive exercise and loss of control over training. It focuses on the extent to which exercise affects priorities, mood, and daily functioning.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is suitable for adolescents and adults who engage in regular physical activity, including recreational exercisers and competitive athletes. It may be used in clinical, counseling, or sport settings as a brief screen.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 2 minutes. The questionnaire includes 6 items.

How should responses be selected?

Read each item and choose the option that best reflects typical behavior and feelings, not unusual days. Answer all items based on recent patterns rather than goals or intentions.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the level of risk and do not provide a diagnosis. Elevated scores may support follow-up assessment, especially if exercise is linked to distress, conflict, injury, or impaired functioning.

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Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief self-report screen is designed to identify risk for problematic patterns of exercise behavior. The Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI) provides a rapid indicator of whether exercise may be becoming excessively prioritized or difficult to regulate.

Developed by Griffiths, Szabo, and Terry, it consists of 6 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Responses are used to support initial clinical impressions and to guide follow-up assessment when concerns about compulsive exercise, interference with functioning, or distress related to training are present.

The Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI) is intended for screening rather than diagnosis and should be interpreted in the context of clinical interview, relevant history, and other sources of information.

Author: Griffiths, Szabo, Terry

Literature: B. J. Brewer, J. D. Van Raalte, D. E. Linder. Athletic identity: Hercules’ muscles or Achilles heel? International Journal of Sport Psychology. 1993.; Griffiths, M. D., Szabo, A., & Terry, A. The exercise addiction inventory: A quick and easy screening tool for health practitioners. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2005.

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