PhD in Sport & Exercise Science, specialism in sport psychology. CrossFit and enthusiast author of Sport Mentality Blog
Devon, UK
Joined July 2009
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RESEARCH WATCH: The power of naps
Souissi et al., (2020)
In this study, participants performed better on all the mental and physical tests after a normal night’s sleep, compared to a partially sleep-deprived… instagram.com/p/CEXXSfrAQwD/…
I’ll just leave this here for you to think about 🧐
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#fitness #training #fitnessmotivation #challenge #fitfam #sports #sportmentality #sport #performancepsychology #sportpsych #sportpsychology #motivation… instagram.com/p/CDUPlTegilm/…
This is one of my favourite quotes and a great motivator for me:
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can reach excellence” - Vince Lombardi (NFL coach)
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#training #fitnessmotivation… instagram.com/p/CDJMxknAsgD/…
What do you think of this before and after? I know which one I think looks better!
I honestly don’t think I’ve ever felt such a good vibe in any gym and I’m sure it’s been the same for others around the country… instagram.com/p/CDGMtdOAVUH/…
🚨New Blog Post 🚨
This is the first of my new monthly blog posts for Sport Mentality- activate your alter ego!!
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You might be wondering what on earth you need an alter ego for to help with… instagram.com/p/CDBHYnjgeqZ/…
Tomorrow’s post will be the first of my new monthly schedule of articles... it’s a fun one!!
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#sportmentality #sport #performancepsychology #sportpsych #sportpsychology #motivation #fitnessmotivation… instagram.com/p/CC-xmdIAx-i/…
RESEARCH WATCH: Adding ‘Challenging Statements’ to Negative Self-Talk Improves Performance
DeWolfe, Scott & Seaman (2020)
Participants in this study used self-talk that was either motivational, neutral, negative… instagram.com/p/CC8ykjuAuJk/…
RESEARCH WATCH: Elite swimming coaches like to break down skills to teach ‘perfect’ technique
Brackley, Barris, Tor & Farrow (2020)
Elite swimming coaches typically coach general skill development by breaking down… instagram.com/p/CC3Wcecg1wT/…
🚨 New Blog Post🚨
With gyms and leisure centres finally able to reopen next week, it’s a great opportunity to have a think about your new ‘post-lockdown’ exercise goals. This weeks’ post breaks down a goal setting… instagram.com/p/CCyRkEDAQwv/…
RESEARCH WATCH: Time-pressure is a major barrier to physical activity participation
Hilger-Kolb, Loerbroks & Diehl (2020)
This study found that when university students experience time-related pressure, sport and… instagram.com/p/CCojRWcAv2C/…
I’ve got a new game for you... it’s QUIZ TIME!!!
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Let’s see who read this weeks blog post about exercise and sleep... 😴🥱 💤 Put your answer in the comments. I’ll reveal the answer in my story soon 🤪
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If you want… instagram.com/p/CCmHnDTgNmA/…
RESEARCH WATCH: You probably don’t workout as often as you think!
Kopp, Senner, Kehr & Gropel (2020).
This study found that people overestimate their gym attendance by nearly 40% during a 30-week period.
The study… instagram.com/p/CCjNY79AMdg/…
🚨 New blog post 🚨
I’ve got two posts for you this week, what a bonus!!
Did you know exercise can be as effective as a sleeping pill? This week’s first article explains how and why exercise can improve your sleep.… instagram.com/p/CCdofImASzD/…
RESEARCH WATCH: Women with exercise-related amenorrhoea display a greater need for social approval and thinness.
Strock, De Souza & Williams, (2020)
Exercise related amenorrhoea is defined as a 6-month absence of… instagram.com/p/CCYusocnDVC/…
RESEARCH WATCH: officialsportengland have published some great data on our attitudes and behaviours towards physical activity during lockdown:
62% of people feel it is more important to be active during coronavirus… instagram.com/p/CCQeJcCgqLM/…