I’ve been training clients for almost two decades now, and I’ve noticed a pattern. I can get a pretty good idea of who will stick to their workout program and who won’t, based on their answer to one ...

Having a workout plan can keep some people motivated, but for others, it's a one-way route to boredom. How can this be ...

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 ...

For most of my life, stepping into a gym felt like voluntarily strolling into a torture dungeon. I have never been into working out:I was the kid who threw a tantrum of grandeur when my parents tried ...

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 ...

It seems rare to see someone in the gym without earbuds when they are not with a trainer or group. For most people, music is the fuel for their workout and helps keep them focused. If they forget ...

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 ...

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.

If working out doesn’t come naturally to you, I’ve got some good news (sort of): It doesn’t come naturally to anyone. Literally. “Biologically, our brains are doing everything they can to not work out ...

Motivation has been defined as an internal push to accomplish a goal. It even seems similar to the word “move,” although “move” can simply mean doing something, like advancing a chess piece. Digging ...