The aim of this study is an attempt of approach to the concept of vigorexia.
A brief historical approach is made and it is affected the prevalence
of the problem. It is tried to define the concept suitably. Later a definition is made differential with respect to other disorders like the
nervous anorexia, the exercise addiction, the obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD), the muscle dysmorphia disorder (MDD) and others.
One studies the possible etiology and some present models. The convenience
concludes of making empirical studies differentials with respect
to other related concepts.