You already know that exercise is good for your body. But here’s another great reason to get moving: It keeps your brain sharp.

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 ...

Good music becomes the propeller that thrusts my body into motion — I can't work out without it. And, there's something to be said about listening to motivational songs by women. (Because we rule, of ...

Working out at home can be difficult due to a limited amount space, little or no equipment, a lack of self-motivation, or simply because you are not sure what to do. I have been practicing martial ...

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 ...

I'm usually pretty self-motivated when it comes to exercise. I work out five times a week and have no trouble pushing myself through burpees, even during the pandemic. That being said, I certainly ...

Years ago, stress kept Hannah Eden up at night before her CrossFit events. Beating her competitors “meant everything,” she says. But having a baby changed her mindset. Training for a half-Ironman in ...

According to a new study published in the journal Psychology of Sport & Exercise, upbeat music helps give you the motivation to tackle high-intensity workouts. Researchers found that when the ...

Finding the best workout schedule for you can be tough. Some people choose to embrace their late-night rocker tendencies and go for dinner-time gym sessions, or others prefer to wake up with the sun ...