Obligatory Exercise Questionnaire – OEQ

I engage in physical exercise on a daily basis.

I engage in one or more of the following forms of exercise: walking, jogging/running, or weightlifting.

I exercise more than three days per week.

When I don't exercise I feel guilty.

I sometimes feel like I don't want to exercise, but I go ahead and push myself anyway.

My best friend likes to exercise.

When I miss an exercise session, I feel concerned about my body possibly getting out of shape.

If I have planned to exercise at a particular time and something unexpected comes up (like an old friend comes to visit or I have some work to do that needs immediate attention) I will usually skip my exercise for that day.

If I miss a planned workout, I attempt to make up for it the next day.

I may miss a day of exercise for no good reason.

Sometimes, I feel a need to exercise twice in one day, even though I may feel a little tired.

If I feel I have overeaten, I will try to make up for it by increasing the amount I exercise.

When I miss a scheduled exercise session I may feel tense, irritable or depressed.

Sometimes, I find that my mind wanders to thoughts about exercising.

I have had daydreams about exercising.

I keep a record of my exercise performance, such as how long I work out, how far or fast I run.

I have experienced a feeling of euphoria or a high during or after an exercise session.

I frequently push myself to the limits.

I have exercised when advised against such activity (i.e. by a doctor, friend, etc.)

I will engage in other forms of exercise if I am unable to engage in my usual form of exercise.