People who share fitness photos and posts on social media most likely to have psychological issues

Before your mind rushes to that one friend in your friend list who plagues your social media feed with his/her gym selfies you should probably take a minute to know how the brains of these 'gym rats' function.
According to a report in Independent UK, people who are inclined towards sharing their fitness rituals with the world tend to be high on narcissistic tendencies and often seek validation from the world.

In a study conducted by the researchers from Brunel University, London it was found out that the main goal of these fitness obsessed individuals is "to boast about how much time you invest in your looks." The results of the study also revealed that posts like these are extremely popular in the department of Facebook Likes.

On a concluding note, the study hints towards the fact that these posts are almost always driven by the need to be validated and the hunger for attention.