Photo By Bev Childress Photo By Bev Childress Social psychologist and Harvard researcher Amy Cuddy goes deep into the research of the influences of non-verbal behavior. Through research, she ... Continue Reading
The Crucial Need for Rest and Recovery
When I have my mind set on something, I become super focused and I can tend to overdo it. Most recently, I've been fixated on the back of my body, spending time working on my glutes and posture. My ... Continue Reading
Placebo: Fake Inputs, Real Results
The concept of the mind's power over the body goes by many names. Some call it “mind over matter,” or “the power of belief.” Others call it “willpower.” Call it what you like; it’s hard to deny the power ... Continue Reading
The Real “Ideal” Body Type Is Up to You
In 1985, the movie Weird Science depicted two teenage boys who created the perfect woman with the help of their computer and a sort of magic electrical accident. The end result was Lisa, played by ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 9
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's list was as varied as ever, with popular articles on kettlebells, Turkish get ups, ... Continue Reading
Sun Salutations Effective in Improving Strength, Endurance, and Body Composition
Sun salutations are a vital part of a physical yoga practice. Often yoga practitioners perform between 10-20 salutations in a class session. Sun salutations can be performed in a variety of different ... Continue Reading
Athletes Healthier and More Optimistic
Having an optimistic attitude can be essential for an athlete in competition and training. An athlete with optimism will train hard and push through the rough spots, and refuse to give up despite obstacles ... Continue Reading
New Year, New You: Set a New Intention For The New Year in 5 Simple Steps
With the New Year fast approaching, and resolutions floating around, take a moment to clear the mind and focus on setting a new intention. New intentions allow for the setting of attainable and measurable ... Continue Reading
Yoga Effective at Changing the Antero-Posterior Curvature of The Spine
Research in the field of human performance is once again finding the multitude of benefits of incorporating yoga into an overall health and fitness program. New research in the Journal of Human Movement, ... Continue Reading
Coaching Rapport and Anxiety in Athletes
Previous research has examined the dynamic relationship between coaches and athletes. New research in The Journal of Science and Medicine Sports analyzed impact coaching behaviors and rapport on an ... Continue Reading
Five Books That Have Nothing to Do with Fitness – That Have a Lot to Do with Fitness
When we think about embarking on a fitness regime, we may not initially imagine that it could occupy us body, mind, and spirit. But it can. Many people who start a new project, whether fitness or ... Continue Reading
Mindfulness Meditation Increases Performance in Elite Shooters
Competition anxiety and stress can be detrimental to athletes in any sport. New research in The British Journal of Sports Medicine examined the practice of mindfulness meditation on pre-competition stress ... Continue Reading
Overcoming Loved Ones’ Resistance to Our Lifestyle Improvements
How many times over the years have we confidently and with great motivation established a New Year’s Resolution (e.g., “This is the year I will finally quit smoking/lose 10 pounds/learn to play the ... Continue Reading
Yogic Breathing Enhances Lung Function Capacity and Efficiency in Athletes
New research in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, examined the effect of the yogic breathing technique, Bhastrika Pranayama on lung function capacity in athletes. Bhastrika Pranayama or ... Continue Reading
Use Yoga to Elevate Your Mood
Practitioners of yoga commonly describe feeling happier, less stressed, and more relaxed after a yoga class. Many yoga styles teach meditation and deep breathing techniques to focus the mind on the breath. ... Continue Reading
Mind and Body Modalities Increase Cardiorespiratory Functioning
Alternative modalities for health and fitness are becoming more popular in practice and research today. A recent study examined the effects of a yoga breathing practice on heart rate, systolic blood ... Continue Reading
Acupuncture to Enhance Strength Training
Acupuncture is one of the most frequently used therapies in complementary and alternative medicine today. Originating in China thousands of years ago, acupuncture is rapidly becoming a viable alternative ... Continue Reading
