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“I can’t wait to work out tomorrow!” you say before bed—only for your motivation to wane by the time you wake up. Your bed is so warm and comfy, and working out sounds hard… If this sounds familiar, you’ve probably already tried your share of tricks for motivation. Whatever you do, don’t give up! Here are three new motivation hacks for you to try.

We all have off days. Maybe you didn’t get a good night’s sleep, or maybe you’re stressed out, which has left you feeling exhausted. We're all so busy that it can be a challenge to keep working towards your fitness goals, especially on those off days. But it turns out there are some things that can help.

When your little one starts to lose their cool, you’re probably ready to try anything to help them stay calm. If you’ve never tried mindfulness practices with your kids, it can seem a little weird at first — but studies show it can really help.

Have you ever felt too tired after a good workout? Do you feel like your workout isn’t giving you the results you expected? If you’ve been experiencing this, there’s a possibility that you’ve been following the wrong pre-workout routine.

Chores are a great way to instill kids with a sense of responsibility, along with teaching them skills they’ll use for the rest of their lives. Remember, we shouldn’t expect perfection from our kids — and we should do what we can to make it fun. Try putting on music or making things into a game: "Pick up 5 things as fast as you can. Ready. Set. Go!” And make sure to offer lots of praise, both during and after they complete their chores.

People always say there’s strength in numbers, and it turns out that’s true. Find out what experts say about pairing up with a partner to exercise, then text a friend you think might want to join you on your fitness journey. Don’t forget — at In-Shape, you can add more than just family members to your membership; you can add your friends, too. Here’s why we think you should.

We’ve all woken up from a rough night’s sleep and had trouble getting out of bed. If you’re drinking a third cup of coffee today, you’ll want to keep reading. We’ve rounded up some of the coolest sleep gadgets we could find. Which of these do you wanna try?

Want to see what you’re really made of? Fitness is about way more than a number on a scale, and BMI measurements don’t take muscle into account. So, what’s really the best way to measure results? We’d like to introduce you to the InBody.

You’ve probably seen advertisements from fast food chains now offering plant-based options like The Impossible Burger or Beyond Beef. Experts seem to agree that these “meats” are better for the environment, but what about when it comes to your health? Are they actually better for you than regular meat?

Crohn's disease, one of the most common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Exercise can help strengthen the abdominal muscles and help get your bowels moving. Try varying how and where you exercise to keep it more interesting for yourself. Here are three exercises to try.