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At Psychology of Movement we often talk about the concept of our minds being either obstacles or resources to our sport and exercise pursuits. Today we will discuss a common way in which our minds can act as obstacles to us participating in the way that we really want to and performing at our best. Whether you are just starting out on your exercise journey, a regular exerciser or a performer in sport, you may be familiar with this challenge. There’s a popular quote in the s

When it comes to making long-term progress with our exercise goals, we need to be able to achieve consistency - increasing strength or...

At Psychology of Movement we often say “meet yourself where you’re at.” This is a nod to the reality that as humans we vary in our...

Today, Chloe is going to share some information that might help make the beginning of your running journey smoother and more enjoyable....

Have you ever entered a race with absolutely no expectations only to find that you achieve a performance that far exceeds what you...

Today we’re going to share some things to think about if you consistently dread your workouts. If you find yourself in this position,...

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...

Today we dive into why psychology matters in a physical pursuit like running. Everything we do starts in the brain. From the initiation...

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...

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...

This week in our audio clip we discuss one of our earlier newsletters - ‘Why goals aren’t enough’. LISTEN HERE ARE YOU SUPPORTING...

Those post-exercise ‘endorphin highs’ get a lot of attention. ‘Think how good you will feel afterwards’ comes to mind. However, it turns...

Last week we shared why different strategies for long-term behaviour change are often needed compared to short-term changes. This week we...

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...

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...

This week we are sharing a process to go through if you are struggling to be consistent with exercise. If you are regularly frustrated...

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...

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...

This week we want to talk about another way of looking at motivation. When people are asked why they exercise, they tend to describe...

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...