Archive for November, 2007

The Protective Effects of Positive Emotions & Your Heart Health

November 11th, 2007

By Dr. Stephen E. Walker, PhD
Have you ever wondered how your thinking might influence your physical health, performance or well-being? In the second quarter issue of 2005, research was presented by Dr. Alan Rozanski in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology focused on developments in the field of Behavioral Cardiology. This article reviewed […]

Developing the Practice Intensity Habit

November 8th, 2007

Practice intensity is the will, commitment, and enthusiasm to practice with a purpose. Most coaches consider it an important characteristic of any successful team. The best players and teams have learned to get the most out of practices. They come to practice with an intense focus that directs them to enthusiastic, determined, goal-driven training. […]

Goal Setting for Weightlifting

November 6th, 2007

Ever had those days. When you just didn’t want to get out of bed, didn’t want to go to work or school/uni, and the last thing you wanted to do was go to training. Or maybe you have found yourself going through the same old training session doing the same old thing and confused as […]