Why telling yourself to “exercise” almost guarantees you’ll quit, according to a psychologist

It's not your willpower — it's the word. "Exercise" sets you up to quit before you start, and a psychologist's simple reframe ...

Try a psychologist’s simple trick to motivate yourself to work out

Just telling yourself to exercise isn’t always motivating enough. Instead, try this psychologist-approved tip to get more ...
Forbes

A Psychologist Reveals 1 Simple Trick To Help You ‘Exercise Better’

Want to gain a psychological leg up during your next workout routine? Here’s one simple hack that will instantly enhance your exercise: doing it with a friend. Most people approach their exercise ...

A sports psychologist says when you stopped exercising you didn’t lose motivation, your reason just stopped being compelling enough, so changing the “why” can rest…

Think you’ve lost your motivation to exercise? A psychologist explains why your "why" is the key to finally making it stick.
RealClearScience

The Exercise Paradox Explained

The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. In practice though, this isn’t usually so easy or simple. Alongside counting ...

You know exactly what to do to succeed, so why can't you do it? Psychology explained (and how to fix it)

You know you should hit the gym. You know you have to go to bed early. You know diet matters more than ever now. You know ...