Category Archives: Knowledge Base

Next courses, free to PTs;27/07/2022 Online25/08/2022 Central YMCA Club29/09/2022 Online20/10/2022 Central YMCA Club17/11/2022 Online15/12/2022 Central YMCA ClubContact me or register here; https://www.ymcafit.org.uk/courses/jobu-workshop

Those who take part in physical activity exhibit more trust and prosocial behaviours than those who do not. This is the findings of the research paper from Stefano Papa Ph.D, Sapienza University of Rome. Physical activity reduces anxiety and stress, promoting cooperation. Also, people who share the same, even individual, experience enhance their prosocial Behavior.Continue reading “Effects of Physical Activity on Trust”

Sophie Leming, MSc Health Psychology, MSc Human Movement Science, a great friend and supporter of Jōbu has created a paper to support the physical activity industry. Referrals are the lifeblood of a Trainers business. Healthy physical activity businesses = healthy local community = less use of the NHS, more trusting communities, less crime, better localContinue reading “How To Get Referrals”

Yesterday was the first YMCAfit & Jōbu workshop, ‘Motivation & Behavioural Science Techniques To Get People Active’ Taking place at the YMCA gym in Tottenham Court Rd, London. Attended by a diverse group of people who are making a positive impact on their local community. If you too would like to become a local SuperContinue reading “The First YMCAfit & Jōbu Workshop “

Alongside doing at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week, the Chief Medical Officer also recommends adults should do muscle strengthening activities on at least two days a week. (Sport England, Active Lives, Adult Survey Nov 20/21 Report, Published Apr 2022) Also recommended by the NHS and WHO 🏋🏾‍♀️https://www.sportengland.org/know-your-audience/data/active-lives 💪https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-guidelines/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults-aged-19-to-64/ Why? Reduce Your HealthContinue reading “Are you doing enough muscle strengthening activities?”

– you might pull a muscle – getting sweaty makes you unhuggable – it can make you tired – others might stare – you have a disability or injury – you might look like you can help others – you won’t get to see your favourite Doctor so often – you won’t need to showerContinue reading “Why you SHOULD NOT WORKOUT regularly…”

As social animals, we have a “need to belong”. We might not experience this need consciously or even be aware that we have it but it resides deep within us nonetheless.  Belonging to a group and feeling identified with those in that group is an important aspect of our identity and sense of self. OurContinue reading “Why should you join a group?”

Being benevolent is often intrinsically motivated. Being kind, giving to charity instils a sense of satisfaction, self worth and self esteem, leads to improved prosocial behaviour and ultimately improved wellbeing for those behaving benevolently and those they influence. Research and more details 👐😇🦸‍♂️🦸🏿https://charterforcompassion.org/being-charitable-toward-othershttps://www.cafonline.org/my-personal-giving/long-term-giving/resource-centre/five-reasons-to-give-to-charityInfluence and Benevolence

According to experts, having a goal to work towards can give new direction and help push you towards achieving new skills and benchmarks in your workouts. When we start exercising, we often do it for external reasons such as wanting to change our weight or the way we look. But finding other, more meaningful, motivationsContinue reading “How a charity challenge can help your fitness goals”

Behaviour-based goals are typically changes we make to how we act, they focus on how we personally feel and behave, rather than just looking purely at the outcome of our actions. Outcome-based goals are changes we make to our performance, They focus on the outcome of our actions, rather than how we feel about performingContinue reading “Behaviour vs. Outcome-Based Goals – Which are best?”