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NO EXPECTATIONS = RUN FASTER?
Have you ever entered a race with absolutely no expectations only to find that you achieve a performance that far exceeds what you...
Psychology of Movement
Dec 7, 20244 min read
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DREAD YOUR WORKOUTS?
Today we’re going to share some things to think about if you consistently dread your workouts. If you find yourself in this position,...
Psychology of Movement
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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DEALING WITH DISCOMFORT AS A RUNNER: FINDING WHAT WORKS FOR YOU
When you decide to pick up a sport that involves a lot of physical discomfort, you need to find a way of dealing with it that works for...
Psychology of Movement
Nov 27, 20245 min read
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PSYCHOLOGY & RUNNING: WHAT'S THE RELEVANCE?
Today we dive into why psychology matters in a physical pursuit like running. Everything we do starts in the brain. From the initiation...
Psychology of Movement
Nov 24, 20246 min read
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WHEN CAN WE EXPECT TO "ENJOY" THINGS?
We have talked before about the fact that we are more likely to adhere to workouts in the long-run if we enjoy them . For a lot of...
Psychology of Movement
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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HOW TO CREATE NEW HABITS
This week in addition to our usual blog, we are bringing you something new! We are adding a short audio clip where we talk through some...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20244 min read
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ARE YOU SUPPORTING YOURSELF?
This week in our audio clip we discuss one of our earlier newsletters - ‘Why goals aren’t enough’. LISTEN HERE ARE YOU SUPPORTING...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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ARE YOU ENJOYING YOUR WORKOUTS?
Those post-exercise ‘endorphin highs’ get a lot of attention. ‘Think how good you will feel afterwards’ comes to mind. However, it turns...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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CREATING EXERCISE HABITS
Last week we shared why different strategies for long-term behaviour change are often needed compared to short-term changes. This week we...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20244 min read
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RESPONDING TO A BAD DAY
This week we are looking at how to respond to a bad day. If you are trying to live a healthier lifestyle - whether that involves moving...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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DO YOU FEEL GUILTY WHEN YOU MAKE TIME FOR EXERCISE?
Today we want to talk about guilt. For a lot of people, one of the biggest barriers to consistent exercise is a busy schedule. Finding...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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WHAT'S HOLDING YOU BACK? BARRIERS FOR LIFESTYLE CHANGE
This week we are sharing a process to go through if you are struggling to be consistent with exercise. If you are regularly frustrated...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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THE INTENTION-BEHAVIOR GAP
This week we want to talk about the role that intentions play in our exercise efforts. We like to think that we are in control of our...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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EXERCISING WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL GOOD
This week we are looking at how to approach exercise when you aren’t feeling your best. We are built to experience a whole spectrum of...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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ARE YOUR GOALS APPROACH OR AVOIDANCE ORIENTED?
This week we want to talk about another way of looking at motivation. When people are asked why they exercise, they tend to describe...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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WHY THE SMALL STEPS MATTER
Often when we set long-term goals with exercise it feels as if what we are trying to achieve is like a huge mountain to climb. It feels a...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CAN'T EXERCISE
This week we are sharing how to navigate those times when you are unable to exercise, be that due to time constraints, illness, or...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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THE IMPORTANCE OF FEELING COMPETENT
With exercise it can be tempting to want to overhaul everything and go big on ‘changing your ways’. But jumping straight into the deep...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
This week we are sharing with you some questions to ask yourself if you are looking to increase your commitment to and motivation for...

Psychology of Movement
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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