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 ...

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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 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 ...

Breaking fitness goals is almost as common as making them. Meaning, it can be hard to stay on track. Maybe you committed to three gym days per week, but then you don’t follow through. Or you told ...

The desire to become more active often begins with good intentions—after a health scare, a life milestone, or simply the realization that you've let your routine slip too long. So you start a routine, ...