I first walked into a CrossFit gym - usually called 'the box' (a warehouse-type set up rather than a gym packed with conventional machine equipment) in June 2019. My main personal reason for doing so was to improve my upper-body strength in order to get better at the aerial hoop, and my plan was to ...

Mindful eating is not new and it has proven, with its longevity, that it is in no way a fad diet. Many people have adopted the lifestyle for many years due to its suggested health benefits and association with the mindful thinking of Zen Buddhism. The current times have given many of us the chance ...

To be able to stretch is imperative to help you mitigate the chances of injury, or pain. Flexibility is a key benefit of stretching, but there are numerous other reasons to stretch, especially just before a workout. Even if you're just going for a quick walk during your lunch break at work, (which ...

Running can be a constructive hobby and a fun way to keep fit. Most likely, it will also encourage you to improve your lifestyle overall, as you’ll want your nutrition and sleeping habits to align with your workouts. However, the slope from a healthy approach to fitness to a harmful obsession can ...

To say that I was excited about the weekend just gone would be an understatement. Formula One is back for the first time in 7 months, with the season having opened in Austria. As the pinnacle of motorsport, Grand Prix racing is at the forefront of what is humanly and technically possible. In ...

‘Strength Training’ sounded a little intimidating to me before I started my training. Heavy weights were supposed to be a man’s thing, but then that all changed for me when I watched the 2016 Rio Olympic Games - specifically the Women's Weightlifting (58kg category). I was in awe of each and every ...

TikTok now has over 800 million active users worldwide. A surge in downloads came during the lockdown as many people used it to pass the time or to join in with viral dances. Research shows that doing TikTok dances brings both physical and mental benefits. While gyms remain closed, many people have ...

As the significance of mental well-being begins to be recognised as equal to our physical well-being, you may ask yourself “how do I keep my mind healthy?” It’s been drummed into our brains since we can remember that exercise and healthy eating play important roles in our keeping fit. But as we are ...

What is stopping you from realizing your goals? Have you ever wanted something so bad, that you thought about it day and night, yet you still didn't achieve it. Do you know why? If you look closer, what does a champion in sports, successful businessman or a billionaire have in common? I think ...

Building and gaining a strong core involves a combination of the right food and exercise. To strengthen and maintain your core, you should be training your upper and lower abs as well as your obliques. A variation of exercises focusing on these areas work different muscles of your core leading to ...

Now that we know the basis and history of the exciting field of sport and performance psychology, let me tell you why I chose the career field. Let’s time travel back to the year 2013. I was a freshman in high school and was at the basketball’s team summer tournament. Two days in, and I tear up my ...

Like an ever-present stormcloud; a thick, choking fog; or an invisible ball and chain, depression is something far too many folks, myself included, must deal with. It’s not easy: there are ups, and—oh boy—there are downs, but over these past few years, fitness has been a key factor in helping me ...