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power of the mind
THE POWER OF THE MIND IN SPORTS PERFORMANCE
The Power of the Mind in Sports Performance: Benefits of Positive Self-Talk The mind is extremely powerful. Not only do we have the power to dictate our thoughts and behaviours; but we can control what we think, how we think and when we think, so that we can achieve the…
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sports psychologist
What is a sports psychologist?
The pressure of competing in sport can take a major toll on an athlete. Not only do you need to be mentally strong to deal with an intense training regime and its effects on the body, but you also need to find the motivation to contend with fierce competition. This…
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marketing your fitness business
MARKETING YOUR FITNESS BUSINESS IN THE SUMMER MONTHS
Whether you are a gym instructor or provide boot camp classes in your area, the upcoming summer months are likely to be the busiest for your fitness business. As the sun comes out, so does our desire to get fit, so more people are looking to get active, achieve their…
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advantages of suspension training
5 MAJOR ADVANTAGES OF SUSPENSION TRAINING
As it was invented by a US Navy Seal to keep his troops in top shape, you would expect there to be several advantages of suspension training; and there are. Using hanging bands or straps to engage muscles using just your body weight; suspension training has become a popular workout…
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benefits of aerobics classes
GET A CAREER IN FITNESS: 7 BENEFITS OF AEROBICS CLASSES
Today, the average person spends most of their time behind a desk, locked in heavy traffic or vegetating in front of the television (thanks, Netflix). For these reasons, it is crucial to find some form of exercise that you’ll enjoy and actually make time for. Why not go one step…
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recommend foam rolling
WHY YOU SHOULD RECOMMEND FOAM ROLLING TO YOUR CLIENTS
As a personal trainer, you are responsible for devising workouts and nutrition plans to help clients reach their fitness goals. When clients improve, it is your job to increase the intensity of their training. However, what happens when clients come to you with stiffness and soreness that just won’t budge?…
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