Set Objective and Subjective Goals Objective goals focus on quantitative outcomes—tangible aspects of exercise or fitness that we can measure and see. Subjective goals focus on qualitative outcomes—feelings or perceptions we want to experience in regard to exercise. Subjective goals are important because they help uncover the root “why” of our objective goals. Research by Dr. Michelle Segar andContinue reading “Setting goals and staying motivated during January 💪🏼🏃🏽♂️🏃🏽♀️”
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The benefits of exercising outdoors during winter
Research conducted in Finland found that training outdoors has a positive impact on our sleep quality, physiological health and mental wellbeing – with the latter observing the greatest effects. In the summer, our bodies rely on the sunshine for a hearty dose of Vitamin D which is important in keeping our muscles, bones and teeth healthy. In theContinue reading “The benefits of exercising outdoors during winter”
Why have diversity in physical activity groups?
Creating an environment that supports a psychologically safe climate enables individuals to; perform at their best, increase confidence and self esteem, support others and make the group experience more enjoyable. Creating a psychologically safe climate for a group of similar people is important. There can be additional benefits for a diverse group too… Here areContinue reading “Why have diversity in physical activity groups?”
Managers/Coaches/Personal Trainers – Get In … trinsic!
Helping to move staff/colleagues/clients to being intrinsically motivated means they will work harder, stay longer and more. Extrinsic rewards are great to promote initial action but they don’t encourage ongoing positive behavior change. Intrinsic motivation is related to performance, work effort, creativity, retention and higher … satisfaction. As Managers/Coaches/Personal Trainers you can make this happen by designing an environmentContinue reading “Managers/Coaches/Personal Trainers – Get In … trinsic!”
Come on down, join in the fun!
Taking part in physical activity is about getting healthy, physically, mentally and socially … and having fun! Moving the emphasis of taking part in physical activity to joining a session/class for; Support, Socialising, Autonomy, Competency and fun, can change it to an activity that you want to take part in. Most Coaches/PTs help participants withContinue reading “Come on down, join in the fun!”
Influence and Benevolence
3 Degrees of Influence follow up post… To build influence you need ability, integrity, and benevolence. Ability; Delivery – Your own personal expertise to be able to get the job done to the right level of satisfaction for the customersCoaching – Your ability to be able to share your knowledge with others, to help developContinue reading “Influence and Benevolence”
3 Degrees of Influence
Your behaviour not only influences your direct friend it influences your friends’ friends’ and your friends’, friends’, friends … and their behaviour influences you! Three Degrees of Influence is a theory in social networks, proposed by Nicholas A. Christakis, Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale University, and James H. Fowler, Professor of Medical Genetics and Professor of Political ScienceContinue reading “3 Degrees of Influence”
Can physical activity improve prosocial behaviour?
Regular physical activity in adults can promote good health, improve cognitive function, and prevent disease. Abundant research from the health and exercise science literature also presents empirical evidence of positive “non-health effects” induced by physical activity or sports participation. Among the non-health effects, physical activity improves life satisfaction, happiness, subjective well-being, mental health, and interpersonalContinue reading “Can physical activity improve prosocial behaviour?”
What do you know?
Do you learn something from your physical activity PT/Coach? PT’s and Coaches have formal training and posses knowledge that should be shared with those taking part. The knowledge comes from formal certification/qualifications and experience. Sharing that knowledge shows a level of Competence and Relatedness towards those taking part. Learning is a great motivator increasing theContinue reading “What do you know?”
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