Sometimes motivation is right in front of you. No, we're not talking about your social media feed but rather your social circle. Recent research shows that teaming up with a friend, family member or ...

Having a partner makes those regular workouts more fun and challenging, and can make them a great bonding experience as well. But that can all backfire if you only rely on the other person to step up.

See how fitness giveaways encourage community participation while introducing workout partners to new training opportunities.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. One function of the ...

As heart disease continues to rank as the No. 1 killer worldwide, many people are taking action to improve health and keep those beats coming on strong. While eating right is a fairly easy habit to ...

Exercising with a buddy can help you stay motivated to move, and research has shown that it’s associated with greater physical activity. Yet anyone who has tried it knows that all workout partners ...

Kim Austin and Mark Abair bicker like an old married couple. She chides him for always starting out too fast at races. On long runs, she rolls her eyes when he insists on finding a port-a-potty. Ms.