A personal trainer breaks down a study of 74,000 exercisers, and what it suggests about the kind of motivation that keeps ...

We all know exercise is important for health, but finding the motivation to do it is easier said than done. According to scientists, though, mindfulness training might provide the solution. In a new ...

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 ...

In a 26-week home exercise trial involving older adults, researchers found that baseline psychological differences in ...

It only takes 30 minutes and strengthens your legs and heart ...

Drumming up running motivation this time of year can be as mentally challenging as mile 20 of the marathon. Between limited daylight, frigid temps, and iced-over roads, there are tons of compelling ...

FINDING THE MOTIVATION to exercise isn’t always easy. Life is filled with obligations that take up your time and distractions that can throw you off track—so it helps to have a friend you can lean on ...

In the last few years, working with hundreds of different people, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how many already know they should be strength training. Aerobic exercise has always garnered ...

Ah, January — the season of fresh starts and lofty fitness goals, often wrapped in a familiar ‘New Year, New Me’ mantra. But while mindset plays a pivotal role in kickstarting your fitness journey, it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Participants line up in preparation for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 26, 2025. (Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds/Marine Corps) If you’ve ever wondered what really gets you ...