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When a personal trainer is out of reach or out of budget or a workout buddy isn’t available, we can turn to smartphone apps for the tracking, motivation, and expert instruction needed to push ...

Her latest workout video, fueled by her love for poha, is the motivation you need to hit the gym. Mrunal Thakur shares a workout video on Instagram featuring a cable pull-down exercise.

What is creating this desire to exercise? That is our intrinsic motivation. Focusing on that can help us find more motivation to work out and create habits. Getting ourselves out the door to exercise ...

Incorporating cardio into your workout routine is essential, and nothing elevates your heart rate like a motivating jogging playlist. However, many of us struggle with headphones and earbuds that ...

If you don’t have a personal trainer or experience putting programs together, a fitness app is one of the best places to start, says Ansley Davis, a master trainer and yoga teacher at YogaSix.

Considering a new fitness challenge? Experts say there are benefits — but it's not for everyone. (Getty Creative) ...

This surprising finding emerged when Tel Aviv University researchers took an unconventional approach to studying fitness motivation: they analyzed unfiltered Reddit conversations instead of using ...

Traditionally, studies on exercise motivation have relied on surveys and structured interviews. While these methods provide useful information, they are prone to several biases. Participants may not ...

It is safe (and encouraged) to exercise daily for optimal health. However, to prevent injury and avoid progress plateaus, it's important to mix up your workouts and include plenty of low- or ...

You may have a goal of becoming more active this year but might be finding it difficult to stay motivated. You are not alone. According to a study by the University of Southern California’s Center for ...