There are so many reasons to give a workout challenge a try. Maybe you're restarting your fitness routine after a brief hiatus, lacking in the motivation department, longing for a sense of ...

Exercise is a great way to practice self-care and melt away the stress of the day, and starting a fitness program can be one of the best ways to make time for it. But when a routine is too intense or ...

We get it: Some days, you literally only have 10 minutes to exercise. So that means it’s either a 10-minute workout or nothing at all. But some people question whether they should even bother to ...

"Adjust or fail" is the mantra of self-limiting exercises. Requiring balance, core stability and mental focus, they give you immediate feedback. If you're not doing them right, you know it quickly, ...

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

I’ve never counted my calories because of my high metabolism, but since going back to the gym last year, I’ve needed to increase my food intake to gain weight. However, my progress has been slow ...

When negative thoughts enter one's mind during a workout, the idea is to immediately shift to the camera lens viewpoint and recognize your own power and commitment to improving your health. Think ...

Self-compassion is thought of as giving yourself the same compassion you'd give others. That means that self-compassion involves comforting and taking care of yourself. Joy Johnson, LCSW, author of ...