Research involving more than 1,200 adults found that a daily 10-minute mindfulness practice can improve workout motivation. Regularly practicing mindfulness also lead to other healthy habits, like ...

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 ...

Research reveals a striking discovery about the human brain and exercise motivation. Scientists have identified distinct patterns of electrical connectivity that separate individuals who eagerly ...

A new study published in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity has shown that a combination of step tracking and mindfulness training could improve motivation to exercise. The randomized ...

Research suggests compounds in foods like blackberries and kale can influence brain chemistry tied to motivation and activity — another reminder that what we eat affects more than we realize.

Named the top fitness trend for 2018, HIIT involves going hard for, say, 30 seconds, then easy, hard, then easy, and so on—as ...

“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 ...

Firstly, the study found only 12.9% of people managed to hit the goals of around seven to nine hours of sleep and over 8,000 steps per day. For those looking to best support their health, however, ...

Understanding the psychological processes associated with the motivation for sustained physical activity is critically important. Physical inactivity is estimated to affect a third of the global adult ...

Many patients with cancer cite lack of energy as a significant barrier to healthy living with proper diet and exercise, but ...

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 ...

A new study from the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change at the University of Bath has found that combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can significantly ...