Fitness and calorie counting apps are meant to boost people's spirits, helping them become healthier by tracking their progress. But many find them to be a complete downer and an utter detriment, a ...

Research reveals a striking discovery about the human brain and exercise motivation. Scientists have identified distinct patterns of electrical connectivity that separate individuals who eagerly ...

Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a University of Mississippi research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed to their workouts.

A new study suggests that the secret to exercise motivation may lie in your personality type. The findings could help tailor exercise programs to your personality, increasing the odds you'll work out.

New research shows users of fitness tracker wearables are more active when their fitness apps include frequent social network activity, and will take an average of 20 percent to 25 percent more steps ...

New research on gaming’s evolutionary purpose suggests it may have developed to help identify skilled partners in high-stakes environments, offering lessons for gamified fitness. Studies show that ...

Taking “exercise snacks” could be the key to boosting your fitness if you lack the time and motivation to hit the gym, researchers have discovered. Working out in short five-minute bursts, for example ...

Lead author of the study Andrew Danso told Newsweek the benefits come from personal connection, not one "perfect" type of song.

Understanding the psychological processes associated with the motivation for sustained physical activity is critically important. Physical inactivity is estimated to affect a third of the global adult ...