If you have depression, you probably know that exercise can do a lot of good for your symptoms. Plenty of research shows that exercise can boost mood and ease depression. But many find that their ...

The past couple years have presented major challenges for both our physical and mental health. With so many of us siloed to our homes — particularly when gyms were intermittently closed for most of ...

If you have depression, you probably know that exercise can do a lot of good for your symptoms. Plenty of research shows that exercise can boost mood and ease depression. But many find that their ...

If you're anything like us, you'll be all too familiar with the following scenario. You lay out your workout gear before bed with virtuous intentions for the next morning. "I'll definitely feel like ...

Finding inspiration is key when the last thing you want to do is exercise; fitness and health experts have plenty of suggestions to build incentive I was so tempted to skip the run. It was a Thursday ...

Fitness trackers have been a popular trend for years, but how do you know if you are using them in the way to get the best results? Health experts say they serve as a good monitoring tool to keep ...

The present article reviews effective self-motivation techniques, based on findings cited in a paper by Fishbach, published in the December 2021 issue of Motivation Science. Self-motivation means ...

What should you do if you really don’t feel like working out? The simplest answer is…don’t work out. Your body needs rest, for one thing, and regardless of whether you’re sick or sore, you slept ...

We asked experts for advice on creating an exercise plan you can actually stick with — and enjoy. By Knvul Sheikh Resolving to get back into exercise or take up a new fitness routine is one of the ...

Bundle your incentives. Be flexible. Get some support. Here’s how to get — and stay — motivated. By Christie Aschwanden I was so tempted to skip the run. It was a Thursday afternoon in early December, ...