Before buying a wearable or exercise app, take time to identify the inspiration and structure needed to build — and maintain ...

Americans are bombarded with advertisements that promote the benefits of diet and exercise, so it's only natural that many people respond with knee-jerk reactions to join a gym, adopt the latest ...

We’re all motivated to work out for different reasons. Some of us want to look good, some want to stay healthy for our families, and others use it as a way to relieve stress. Maybe it's all three, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often isn’t the workout ...

Exercise has a lot of important benefits. But most people don’t exercise or don’t do it consistently or long enough to get those benefits. If you ask people why they dropped out of their program, I ...

Need a little push to get you moving? Fitness experts share their tips for staying motivated. (Getty Creative) We all need exercise — at least 150 minutes a week, in fact — but let’s face it: Working ...

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 ...

To boost workout motivation, switch up your routine — if you cycle all the time, try swimming. Another way to stay motivated is to ask a friend to join you, which will also hold you accountable.

Only 24.2% of American adults meet the required Physical Activity Guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. These guidelines recommend that, in a week, adults need: Staying fit ...

Who doesn’t want to be in the best shape of their life? When it comes to our bodies, we want to have the best. And if you’re a man, no one wants to be the guy who can’t keep up with the ladies. We ...