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• Shift your mindset from extrinsic motivation to Intrinsic motivation. Focusing on the inner/personal rewards gained from exercise. • Monitor improvements for your own personal goals. Rather than comparing yourself against other gym members. • Link exercise to other areas of life. E.g. going to the gym to socialise or for stress relief and theContinue reading “Learn to Love Exercise”

Regular exercise can increase the strength of your brain as well as your muscles… UCLA researchers found physical activity increases the size of the hippocampus, the part of the brain associated with learning and memory. Suggesting the long term physical affects of exercise doesn’t simply alter the physiology of your muscles but also the physiologyContinue reading “Regular exercise can increase the strength of your brain as well as your muscles…”

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reviewed more than 1,000 research trials examining the effects of physical activity on depression, anxiety and psychological distress. It showed exercise is an effective way to treat mental health issues – and can be around 1.5 times more effective than either medication or cognitiveContinue reading “Study shows exercise is even more effective than counselling or medication for depression”

Most of us want to be liked. This has implication for Trainers and Coaches. The Trainer should not be as concerned about whether the participant likes them! Instead trainers should show interest in the participants through most of the usual approaches like; listening, encouraging, acknowledging and also paying attention to special requirements (injuries), events (marathon,Continue reading “Participants Want To Be Liked By Their Trainer!”

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