Motivational dynamics in physical activity behaviour encompass the evolving interplay between individuals’ internal drives, external influences and self-regulatory processes that shape the adoption, ...

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 ...

Fitness trackers have been a popular trend for years, but how do you know if you are using them in the way to get the best results? Health experts say they serve as a good monitoring tool to keep ...

Promoting physical activity and other behavioral support can help people wanting to reduce their smoking to quit in the short-term. However, after nine months, physical activity delivers no noticeable ...

Before your head hits the pillow, you make a mental note to exercise tomorrow morning. The next thing you know your alarm is going off. You hit snooze. Twice. It’s too late to exercise now; you tell ...

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is more important for mental health in middle age than light physical activity, ...

Why Is Physical Activity Important? Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and can improve health outcomes across the lifespan. When we are healthy, we’re more capable of ...

Physical activity is not just about gyms, PE or competitive sport. For many young people, safer movement starts with being ...

Intrinsic motivation is when you are motivated by personal satisfaction or enjoyment instead of external factors like reward or punishment. There are ways to make tasks more intrinsically motivating.

Before your head hits the pillow, you make a mental note to exercise tomorrow morning. The next thing you know your alarm is going off. You hit snooze. Twice. It’s too late to exercise now; you tell ...