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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 ...

Chris Bumstead may be retired now, but his dedication and consistent effort to not only stay healthy but also to motivate ...

Like many people, you probably have good intentions when it comes to exercise. You know you should do it, you understand why it’s important, and yet… you just can’t seem to find the motivation to ...

The mind is a powerful tool we can utilize to jumpstart a new physical activity journey or any new healthy habit. Everyone has days where they struggle to find the motivation to be active and exercise ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

DENVER -- The evidence is clear: Exercise has mental health benefits, although studies have come to different conclusions about how large it might be. And yet, when February rolls around again, the ...

If you’re exercising for controlled reasons, you’re doing so to earn money, to get approval from others, or to avoid guilt. The autonomous form of exercise motivation involves your desire to exercise ...

You know you should develop a regular exercise routine, but you lack motivation. Promises to yourself are quickly broken, and you never establish enough of the workout habit to experience any rewards.

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 ...