Team Cohesion
As with individual factors (i.e., physical fitness, mental fitness), team dynamics (i.e., cohesion) are equally important and have a significant impact on how both the individual and team perform. The…
Benefits of Zinc
Why is zinc important? Zinc is probably the most important trace mineral. To date, researchers have identified over 150 enzymes in the body that are zinc-dependent. Zinc is an essential…
The Physical and Mental Connection
When performing at a high level, it is not usually physical fitness or technique that separates athletes, but their mental toughness. How strong is their mind? To succeed, these athletes…
A Healthy, Nutritious Breakfast
Breakfast has never been my favourite meals and in fact, until a few years ago, I used to skip it completely. I now realise how important breakfast is. The food…
Relaxation Script
Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that helps you physically relax your body, so you can let go of tension both physically and psychologically. It involves the tensing and releasing…
Sense Desire – Hindrance to Mindfulness
Have you ever noticed yourself flicking back and forth between TV channels trying to find the most entertaining show on at night? How many times do you change the radio…
Mindfulness and Thinking
We are often mindful in everyday life, but most of the time we are mindful without knowing it. Our mind swings in and out of mindfulness constantly. Sometimes we are…
Muscle Pain and Inflammation Relief
How do our muscles work? Electrical signals sent from the brain, travel down the spinal cord and nervous system to each muscle. These signals cause a chemical reaction at the…
How to Sleep Better
Sleep difficulties include sleeping too much or too little, disturbed sleep, and difficulty falling asleep or waking up. Most sleep difficulties are the result of a number of different factors…
Get in Shape Fast with Metabolic Training
Fifteen years ago, a strength and fitness coach could make a huge difference to a person’s life just by adding some resistance training to their weekly regime. Unfortunately we live…
