When exertion starts to hurt, it’s tempting to quit. New research on desire-goal conflict shows how easing up strategically ...

Motivation is the foundation of all athletic effort and accomplishment. Without your desire and determination to improve your sports performance, all of the other mental factors, confidence, intensity ...

Ever in need of an extra push? These 12 motivational Olympic athlete quotes will shove you, in the best way possible. If there's one personality trait that can be attributed to each and every Olympic ...

WELL, MANY MEMBERS OF TEAM USA SAY IT’S FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR COMMUNITY, WHILE FOR OTHERS IT’S TO BE A BEACON FOR THEIR CULTURE OR HERITAGE. AS YOU GO UP AND DOWN THE ROSTER OF HOPEFULS, TEAM USA ...

New research demonstrates that by killing essential gut bacteria, antibiotics ravage athletes' motivation and endurance. The UC Riverside-led mouse study suggests the microbiome is a big factor ...

Part of growing up is learning to make responsible decisions, even in the face of adversity and temptations. O.J. Mayo came to USC as a prized recruit. He was destined to join the ranks of ...

Adolescent athletes with high motivation for school also have high motivation for sports. Male students tend to be less interested in school than their female peers, a new study from Finland shows.

You’re tired. You’re hurting. You had a long week at work and you’re struggling to find the motivation to finish your training session. You’re thinking about calling it quits… but then that perfect ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Derick Grant is a motivational speaker, ...