To understand the conflict between our good intentions and our contrary impulses, we can look at the dual process model. Our behavior are divided into two categories:

• The rational mechanisms, managed by the reflective system.
• The emotional mechanism...

The attraction toward sedentary can be viewed in light of evolution. When it was challenging to gain access to food, minimizing effort allowed for the saving of energy that was crucial for survival.

This tendency could explain the current pandemic of physical inactivity si...

• The first step toward an active lifestyle is to become aware of this force that is driving us to inactivity.
• We likely engage in physical activity only when it is fun or necessary. To promote physical activity, make it pleasant by restructuring yo...