For many, finding the motivation to start and sustain an exercise regimen is like the search for the holy grail. Despite countless attempts to find their way to regular physical activity, Americans ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often isn’t the workout ...

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 ...

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 ...

A top neuroscientist explains the surprising link between leg day and your drive to work out. Ask any gym-goer what fuels their workouts, and you’ll likely hear about pre-workout supplements, ...

An excellent reason for exercising (besides physical fitness) is to reduce stress. In today's world it does not take long to multiply little daily stressors into larger insurmountable ones. A regular ...

Are you becoming increasingly concerned or obsessed with looking good? Do you exercise to enhance your appearance or do you exercise for sheer enjoyment? Are you influenced by the media, which often ...

For many urban men, maintaining an active lifestyle can be challenging. The fast pace of city life, long work hours, and limited free time often make it difficult to stick to a regular fitness routine ...

The holidays provide a classic case study in social motivation and the pathway to the healthy behavior so elusive to many men. It is amazing how the season creates a powerful confluence of emotional ...

Exercise more. That’s usually my (and many other peoples’) top New Year’s resolution. But it’s drizzly with bone-chilling winds howling outside. And I’m wrapped in a fuzzy blanket on the couch with a ...