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  • “…your workout isn’t over until you’ve told the entire world about the burn or pump you’ve recently achieved. Other people being in awe of how hard you work out is crucial to your working out. It’s one of the main principles of CrossFit.” —Do You Even Brag About Lifting, Bro? U.S. Map Shows Which States…

  • Should I Hire a Personal Trainer? When you make a new commitment to exercise by joining a gym, you will usually be offered an orientation to the gym’s equipment, which generally includes some cardio machines (ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes, and sometimes rowing machines) and resistance machines. Some of the resistance machines may be oriented in…

  • Danielle took this photo at a road race, was astonished to see it go viral, and decided to find this runner. She succeeded, and she interviewed him for her blog. This is a story with lots of little examples of a health-focused attitude and motivation through shared experience (in this case, father and daughter) —…

  • I’m Proud of You, Complete Stranger! One of the best ways to follow through on a goal or resolution is to seek accountability from others. Tell a friend or family member, “I am doing this” Explicitly ask a friend or family member, “Keep me honest” Team up with a workout partner for extra incentive to…

  • How to Set Good Short-term Goals Concrete is better. “I will take a 10-minute walk at least twice a day” is better than “I will get more exercise.” Simple is better. “I will exercise at least 10 minutes, at least twice a day, even if it’s just a walk or two” is better than “I…

  • Accountabilibuddies It can be hard to make a big change alone, and research shows that people tend to share behaviors with the people around them. One way you can help maintain a commitment is to enlist social support. Here are some ways to get it: Get others in your household on board: Agree to a…