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 ...

The right soundtrack can completely transform a workout experience, turning mundane exercise routines into energizing sessions that push physical and mental boundaries. Scientific research ...

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 ...

It seems rare to see someone in the gym without earbuds when they are not with a trainer or group. For most people, music is the fuel for their workout and helps keep them focused. If they forget ...

Editor's note: Part 12 of USA TODAY's Working Out From Home (#WOFH) series focuses on staying motivated while exercising at home. Sign up for Good Sports, our weekly newsletter that will bring you ...

Exercise: It’s a one-size-fits-all prescription for your health. It’s good for your heart, it strengthens your lungs, it keeps your bones and muscles strong, and it helps prevent falls. No matter the ...

You start a workout routine with genuine enthusiasm, but within weeks you’re finding excuses to skip sessions, feeling unusually tired, or mysteriously losing motivation. You blame laziness or lack of ...

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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 ...