If you struggle to motivate yourself to exercise, try this science-backed strategy that can help you follow through on your good intentions.

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 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 ...

Need a little push to get you moving? Fitness experts share their tips for staying motivated. (Getty Creative) We all need exercise — at least 150 minutes a week, in fact — but let’s face it: Working ...

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 ...

Many of us struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We are often painfully aware of our shortcomings when attempting to follow a nutritious diet, exercise regularly, or curtail our vices. Even if we ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say people need socialization and that’s why exercising with friends can help motivate you. Maki Nakamura/Getty Images Researchers say exercising with other active people ...