Workout Motivation

I had no idea it would be so challenging—or rewarding. Here’s why.

These songs are basically guaranteed to get you moving.

Look away from the display.

You might need to snack before you squat.

Songs from SELF editors that do the trick every time.

These accounts will make you want to scroll—and sweat.

A few small tweaks may be all it takes.

The make-it-happen coaches share five ways to guarantee success in and out of the gym.

One thing that makes a big difference.

Follow these inspiring feeds and be ready to hit the trail, treadmill or yoga.

Divergent's fight coordinator, J.J. Perry, was given a mission: whip six Hollywood actors into kickass shape, so they don't huff-and-puff while sprinting, punching, and throwing knives onscreen. His deadline? Five weeks. Here's how he did it— and how you can steal his fitness tricks.

No doubt you've heard of the runner's high-that feeling of euphoria triggered by a great run. I've definitely felt those endorphins once or twice this fall as I crossed the finish line of a race. But right now, I'm in a runner's funk. I shelved my running sneaks at the beginning of the month and haven't touched them since. I'm not sure if it's the COLD weather or my treadmill angst, but my drive to get out and run seems to have completely dried up. I'm left wondering "What's a runner in a rut to do?" My plan to re-motivate...

What keeps you moving? For me, especially this crazy time of year, it's a mantra. The dictionary defines mantra as: A word or formula chanted or sung as an incantation or prayer. I define mantra as that kick in the butt, that push that lifts you up that hill when you're at your last breath, or the fight that gets you up out of bed on a cold morning to sweat. My sister's mantra is...