Research reveals a striking discovery about the human brain and exercise motivation. Scientists have identified distinct patterns of electrical connectivity that separate individuals who eagerly ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often ...

In my personal training sessions, I ask clients to set an “intention” at the beginning of each workout. That intention is a short-term goal for that workout. It can be whatever the person wants to ...

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 ...

View post: The One Workout Mistake Most Guys Make in Their 30s and Pay For in Their 40s, According to a Veteran Trainer Ask any gym-goer what fuels their workouts, and you’ll likely hear about ...

Finding the best workout schedule for you can be tough. Some people choose to embrace their late-night rocker tendencies and go for dinner-time gym sessions, or others prefer to wake up with the sun ...