Motivation

Bodybuilder Phil Heath is a big deal (he's also really, really big). Find out how he rose to fame, how he talks to free weights to bust through a gym session, and how he pampers himself pre-show.

After Yahoo announced that its employees are no longer allowed to work from home, we decided to sift through the research to tell you about the benefits and drawbacks of telecommuting.

If spending hour-after-hour in the gym seems a bit unrealistic, consider these scientifically-backed tips to hack your way to a better workout — fast!

GUEST POST: When working out seems like more "work" than it's worth, consider these six arguments from Bandana Training's Rob Sulaver on why exercise belongs at the top of that to-do list.

GUEST POST: One personal trainer's account of the hardest race of his life: from the bottom to the top of the Empire State Building on foot (that's 86 stories and 1,576 steps in less than 15 minutes!).

From having adventures to eating whole foods and busting plateaus, Greatist's inspirational posters can help all of us stay committed to a courageously healthy lifestyle.

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To-don’t lists? “Eating the frogs?” Yep, we rounded up 27 ways to make the best use of our time, no magic required.

GUEST POST: From Nia Shanks, here's a straightforward solution to achieving health and fitness goals: Concentrate on making every workout a little better than the last.

GUEST POST: One personal trainer's account of the hardest race of his life: from the bottom to the top of the Empire State Building on foot (that's 86 stories and 1,576 steps in less than 15 minutes!).

Need a little help staying at the top of your game? This awesome photo essay features the messages, mantras, and manifestos that are keeping The Greatist Team motivated in 2012.

From having adventures to eating whole foods and busting plateaus, Greatist's inspirational posters can help all of us stay committed to a courageously healthy lifestyle.

Why go to the gym if you aren't going to work at 100 percent? We've got all the tricks for fighting through the pain.

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