Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Can't find a gym buddy? Don't sweat it — new research shows that even a virtual exercise partner might boost your motivation to exercise ...

Meeting our fitness goals is an ongoing process, and sometimes, a little extra help is all we need to be successful. Adding an accountability partner to your routine can make it easier — and more fun ...

For some of us, the dynamics of the gym work like this — you walk in, get on a machine, look around at other people, say you're going to do this many reps in your head, and then don't follow through.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Some leaders or work cultures may not consistently provide ...

Some years ago I had an appointment with a new referral, scheduled for two o‘clock in the afternoon. I stepped into the waiting area and there he was - a guy in his thirties, kicked back, wearing a ...

Extrinsic motivation is motivation that come from outside oneself. Examples include doing something for financial gain, promotion, praise or approval, or to win a competition. Depending on the ...

Women prefer mates who show strong personal growth motivation, particularly for long-term relationships, according to a new study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science. Across human ...