What is green exercise?
Walking in a natural environment has a restorative effect on the brain as natural stimuli catches attention in a relaxed fashion, as opposed to the dramatic attention-grabbing stimuli of urban environments, necessary to avoid being hit by a car for example.
Is activity tracking bad for you?
With a shift towards self-care and wellbeing, so too came the rise of the wearable activity tracker. These devices translate movement into data such as steps, distance, or time. But how effective are they really at improving our health? And are there any negative outcomes associated with activity tracker usage?
Developing pre-shot routines in Golf
I drew a few deep breaths and began my pre-shot routine. Suddenly, despite the noise, energy, and excitement, there was solitude. My mind quieted. – Annika Sorenstam (Quote from Rotella, 2012).
Self-talk for Endurance Performance
Endurance athletes looking to improve their performance and mitigate unhelpful and negative thoughts which may increase the drive to stop or slow down during a race should consider working on their self-talk.