Exercise has mental health benefits, although studies have come to different conclusions about how large it might be.

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 ...

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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 ...

You know exercise is good for you, but your brain still resists it like it’s punishment rather than reward. The problem isn’t willpower or discipline – it’s that your neural pathways haven’t learned ...

Are you trying to get more regular physical activity? Here are the tips our community relies on to help them stay motivated. We asked our in-house editorial team at Healthline how they stay consistent ...

“Change is the only constant in life” – The Greek philosopher Heraclitus Having had two kids not too long ago, I know how dramatically life can change. And it’s not just the big things that alter how ...

You likely felt inspired when you made that New Year’s resolution to get fit, but by mid-February your will may have waned.

If only keeping up with your workout schedule was as exciting as keeping up with the latest episode of MAFS. According to Nuffield Health’s Healthier Nation Index, psyching yourself up to exercise is ...

A compelling new study has identified a gut-brain pathway in mice that connects specific gut bacteria with an animal's motivation for exercise. If the same pathway is confirmed in humans it could mean ...

We all need exercise — at least 150 minutes a week, in fact — but let’s face it: Working out just isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. And even fitness fanatics and top-tier athletes have those days when they ...