Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Bigorexia in Teenagers Can Let Fitness Take Over Daily Life
Bigorexia is when someone thinks their body is not muscular or strong enough, even when other people think they look fit.
It is also called muscle dysmorphia.
It is a type of body dysmorphic disorder.
Someone with bigorexia may become very focused on exercise, muscles and protein.
Being interested in fitness does not automatically mean someone has bigorexia.
The problem becomes more serious when a person cannot take a break from their routine.
It can affect how they feel, their relationships and their everyday activities.
It can also affect both mental wellness and physical health.
Bigorexia, also called muscle dysmorphia, is a type of body dysmorphic disorder.
People with bigorexia may believe they are not muscular or strong enough despite appearing fit to others.
The condition can affect mental wellness and physical health.
Unlike ordinary fitness enthusiasm, severe bigorexia can make it difficult to step away from exercise and appearance concerns.
Dr Pooja Verma says the condition may affect a person’s psyche, relationships and daily life.
- Who
- Teenagers and other people affected by bigorexia; Dr Pooja Verma is the quoted clinical psychologist.
- What
- An explanation of bigorexia, or muscle dysmorphia, and how it differs from ordinary fitness or bodybuilding enthusiasm.
- When
- Not specified.
- Where
- The article cites Dr Pooja Verma of Yashoda Medicity.
- Why
- Because bigorexia can affect mental wellness, physical health, relationships and daily life.
- Condition
- Bigorexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia
- Classification
- A type of body dysmorphic disorder
- Core belief
- A person believes they are not muscular or strong enough
- Possible effects
- Mental wellness and physical health
- Behavioral distinction
- Severe cases may prevent a person from stepping away from their routine or appearance concerns
- Expert quoted
- Dr Pooja Verma, consultant in clinical psychology at Yashoda Medicity