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 ...

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 ...

I know exercise is good for me, but it’s hard to get motivated. What should I do? Many of my patients struggle with this dilemma. One woman, for example, used to be active but stopped exercising ...

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 ...

Here’s some expert-backed advice on how to stay on track with your fitness goals as we approach winter.

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 ...

Struggling to maintain the exercise routine you managed to perfect in the summer months? You're not alone. Getting yourself into the gym or heading out for a run on cold dark mornings and evenings ...