In the grand scheme of things, the psychology of sports performance is fairly new. Early roots can be tracked to 1898. Norman Triplett was studying competitive and solo cyclists. He found that those competing had better times compared to the soloists. Edward W. Scripture was a psychologist at Yale ...

Goal setting is a popular psychological technique used to enhance performance and success, increase motivation, and to monitor progress. It can be applied to all aspects of life including professional, sporting, and personal settings. S.M.A.R.T.E.R is an anagram for the framework of goal setting to ...

Ups and downs are a given when it comes to our motivation levels. According to a relatively recent study conducted in the United States, nearly two thirds of adults who make New Year’s resolutions, set themselves fitness goals, and a whopping 73% of those eventually give up on them. Whatever the ...

Lockdown motivation is a difficult thing to possess at times and it takes dedication and persistence to overcome habits of inertia. It’s even tougher to hang on to with the lockdown in place with nowhere to exercise but at home or perhaps your local park for short bursts. None of this has to really ...

Now let’s open the 'gift boxes' of 2020 Fitness Resolutions. One of mine is to be able to do strict muscle-ups in 2020 as well as keeping my health as the topmost priority. Now you’re going to do the same, aren’t you? Remember, investing in your physical health and well-being can only turn out to ...

With 2019 almost coming to an end, it means people will soon begin setting their (you know) resolutions for the big 2020. One of the most notorious resolutions of them all is yep, you guessed it, fitness goals. With the festive period usually being a jolly time to spend with family and feast on an ...

All these classic idioms and archaic sayings must have some resonance, somehow, right? They’ve been around for years, passed down for generations – assuredly for a reason. Not to be taken literally of course, we would do well to interpret the real meaning behind these idiomatic phrases and what is ...

Give yourself an endorphin-boosting, heart pumping workout. Spinning is the perfect way to challenge yourself, increase cardiovascular fitness and perspire with your pals. Typically lasting 40-45 minutes, these classes will get you fit, active and leave you sweaty and smiley, signing up for more! ...

Kratom or 'Mitragyna speciosa' is a Southeast Asian evergreen tree belonging to the coffee family. It is indigenous to Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Malaysia. It has been used in traditional medicine since the 19th century and has a stimulant effect and opioid properties. ...

Everyday life has many motivational challenges weather it be graduating university, pursuing a career, starting a family, building a business, improving your relationships, dieting or other important facets. For many, even knowing how to achieve that goal, let alone being consistently motivated ...