8th July 2024 Carol Dweck's theory of mindset, introduced in her book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success," explores how individuals'...

Motivation to train can be a little low on dark, cold and wintery days (especially in lockdown!). But if you understand a little more...

In a word, no. I came across this study today and to be honest the idea intrigued me. It reminds us that moderation is important. ...

Is the glass as half full, or half empty? Some people will always look for the positive potential in a situation. These people see...

Each sport, exercise and even different situations have specific mental demands that you need to meet in order to perform well. One sport...

Next Friday (24th July) is a very significant day for gyms and leisure centres across the UK. Finally, after 125 long days (18 weeks /...

Did you know that just a small amount of exercise can be as effective as a sleeping pill? It’s pretty well established that exercise...

There is little doubt that exercise can help you sleep better. I've written an article that explains the science between sleep and...

We all have a ‘little voice’ in our heads that’s constantly chattering away. When you stop and listen, it can be a pretty revealing...

Last weeks' article looked at the problem of trying too hard and a resulting phenomenon called reinvestment. This is when increased...

We are constantly seeking an autonomous ‘flow’ in sports and exercise skills. That is, smooth automatic movements that require almost no...

Traditionally, learning a new skill or even training one you already have involves a lot of technical instruction and movement practice. ...

Performing a skill is not purely dependant on technique and practice. You also need to be able to effectively read the environment to...

Fitness trackers have burst onto the scene in recent years. They come in the form of watches, chest straps, smart phone apps, weight...

The Coronavirus pandemic is a stark reminder of how important it is to be active and look after your health.Yet the closure of gyms,...

Does music motivate you, distract you, or disrupt you? Silence is deafening... or is it golden? Do you always grab your headphones before...

Have you ever looked at a challenge and thought, "I can't do that"? I suspect we all have at one time or another, but is it the truth?...

After reading my last post about rationalising the demands of an activity, you'll know that your assessment about your ability to succeed...

Rationalise Your Thinking and Dispel Your Destructive Beliefs! Last week I wrote about finding motivation and maintaining it to exercise...

OK, so you've got started with your home workouts - well done! (see Part A if you need help getting started). Now lets look at how we...