Why Most Fitness Restarts Fail in Week Two
Novelty and dopamine fade while soreness and stress pile on, creating a perfect storm.
Lucia Vance
The Slow Return
Starting a Workout Routine With a Friend When Neither of You Is Fit
A friend at your exact fitness level beats going solo—if you both resist the urge to overdo it.
Yuki Petrova
Why Missing One Workout Turns Into Missing a Month
One missed workout triggers self-judgment that turns a lapse into a relapse.
Naomi Chen