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 ...

Why do some people maintain exercise habits for years while others quit within weeks? Emerging research shows that enjoyment, autonomy, positive emotions, and social support are often more important ...

Need a jumpstart to get off your butt and hit the gym? New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings gives NFL Up! an inside look to what keeps him motivated on and off the field.

Sometimes getting your fitness motivation back is as simple as making your routine feel a little less repetitive. Try a workout you haven't done in ages, switch up where you exercise or finally use ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores how to stay motivated to exercise. You can listen to episodes here. During the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the ...

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 ...

You know you always feel better after working out—and this alone should vanquish any of that couch-laden inertia. But we’re human. Sometimes lacing up the running shoes or grabbing the gym bag and ...