We all need exercise — at least 150 minutes a week, in fact — but let’s face it: Working out just isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. And even fitness fanatics and top-tier athletes have those days when they ...

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So the “afterglow” some people feel after exercise may not just be psychological satisfaction. It may reflect a measurable ...

These tips will turn even the most staunch exercise haters into fitness fanatics.

You know exercise is good for you, but your brain still resists it like it’s punishment rather than reward. The problem isn’t willpower or discipline – it’s that your neural pathways haven’t learned ...

Research involving more than 1,200 adults found that a daily 10-minute mindfulness practice can improve workout motivation. Regularly practicing mindfulness also lead to other healthy habits, like ...

You know you’re supposed to exercise regularly, but finding the motivation to do it can sometimes be tough. After all, work and general life obligations are really good at getting between you and the ...

I write a lot about motivation, because finding long-lasting motivation to exercise is perhaps the most important part of your exercise journey. You can find lasting motivation in your self-identity, ...

I’ve been training clients for almost two decades now, and I’ve noticed a pattern. I can get a pretty good idea of who will stick to their workout program and who won’t, based on their answer to one ...

When Facebook use is cited in terms of the motivation of young adults to exercise, it is typically in negative terms, as the authors point out. The desire to become thin and to overcome a negative ...