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Learn to Love the Exercises You Hate!

Finding motivation for exercises you don’t enjoy can be tough, but these moves are often crucial for balanced fitness. Vijay A. Daryanani, a physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Spaulding Rehabilitation, suggests that modifying exercises you find challenging can make them more manageable — and even enjoyable. For instance, many people skip squats due to discomfort or poor form. Instead, Daryanani recommends "sit-to-stand" exercises, where you rise from a chair and sit back down...