Sport has been one of the most important human experiences for millions of people for millennia. It’s not just about entertainment or a way to live the present while having fun; in many cases, it acquires a practically spiritual dimension, both for people who experience sport as individuals (either by watching it or by directly …
Like any motivation, sport refers to a force that drives us and directs us towards a goal and keeps us going despite the difficulties that may arise; in this specific case the goal will be the realization of exercise. We know that playing sports is good for keeping us healthy not only physically but also …
Sport and moderate physical activity are recommended for all ages. In Western societies, there are too many cases of sedentary people, and the best remedy for preventing illnesses linked to lack of exercise is to be active. However, far from popular belief, more exercise doesn’t have to be better. There is a limit, and it …
Becoming professionally involved in sport is much more than developing your strength, maximizing the speed of reflexes or learning a lot of theory about the sport to which you devote a large part of your life. It is also, among other things, knowing how to take care of oneself physically and mentally, and develop skills …
Podcasts have revolutionized the way we entertain and consume information of all kinds for decades. In the last 15 years we have experienced a real boom in modern societies of this mode of communication and today we can find podcasts on almost any topic. In the field of sport, there are also specialist professionals who …
Do you get tired every time you make minimal physical exertion? Have you started playing sports and getting frustrated that you can’t stand it that much? Do not despair, because sooner or later you will be able to increase your endurance. But of course, that’s why we need to be consistent and use a few …
Tai chi is one of the most widely practiced oriental martial arts in the world. It is not only a sport, but it is also considered a true relaxation technique which, being dynamic, gains thousands of followers every year. Tai chi deepens its roots in yoga and Taoism, blending exercise with philosophy, mysticism and meditation. …
Mental training: discovering the importance of sport It is quite normal to see today in the media how athletes spend a large part of their time on training before competing in their disciplines. Playing sports is one of the best tools athletes have to learn and improve their skills and techniques on the pitch. But …
Sport and the psychological variables that influence it improving or worsening their performance has been a subject of great interest in recent decades. All this, framed in the discovery and development of positive psychology, has led various researchers to consider which factors are closely linked to the psychological well-being of athletes and what are their …
Sports psychology: a profession to discover and in full swingAs more and more clubs and athletes take into account the psychological aspect when planning their training and their goals. Today we will explain to you what the discipline of Sports Psychology is based on, its methods and objectives, as well as other data of interest …
Track and field is a more complex sport than you might think, and the track events which compose it, all very varied, are authentic demonstrations of the great physical and mental capacity athletes. Let’s take a closer look at what exactly these types of tests are, along with the skills needed to be able to …
College years are demanding, so many students feel a lot of pressure to get good gradess, sometimes leaving them exhausted. Important exams can cause anxiety and emotional instability, because when they approach they are usually locked in their room (or library) for weeks, and can adopt harmful habits such as: eating poorly, not doing exercise, …
Now we all recognize it the impact of psychological variables on both performance and experience in sport. Specifically in soccer, we typically mask with phrases such as “being a pineapple” (group cohesion), “plugging in” (focus), “filling the ball” (narrow attentional frame), or “filling ghosts” (anxiety cognitive), among many others. However, there is still a way …
In recent years, coaching has consolidated itself as an area of intervention with people and teams that has acquired great popularity in our country and has diversified to meet different needs, so that its different performance modalities are increasingly known to the general public. Among its ramifications, sports coaching is one of the most dynamic …
One of the most talked about fields of action lately is sports psychology, which focuses on the manipulation of relevant psychological variables in the sports context: team cohesion, attention, level of activation, moods. , etc. The truth is that the psychological functioning of athletes is just as important to them as the technical, physical and …
Sport is much more than a physical phenomenon shaped by the movements and coordinated activation of the muscles of the body; after all this superficial and directly observable layer, there are psychological and emotional factors to consider. And in the same way that a sports competition is not always won by the strongest or most …
Psychology is much more than therapy applied to patients who have developed psychological disorders. We have a clear example of this in sports psychology, an area of work that is increasingly known and in demand. In this article you will know some of the keys to understanding how sports psychology applied to high performance works: …
YouTube is the great video sharing platform, And that means it’s also a useful learning tool. On this platform you can download the two theory courses animated with animations and audio essays, reflections and even popular documentaries. But … Can you also learn a sport? kenyan Julius yego is living proof that the answer to …
A marathon is a test in which you have to run 42 km in a row, so it requires high performance physical, tactical, technical and mental preparation, adapted to the effort that we will put in our body and mind. Although professional athletes participate in this event, many of them are popular runners or people …
The most common mistakes made by coaches Collective sport at the age of training has a fundamental importance in the physical and psychosocial development of the person. Competitive practice may very well be a stimulus for the child to grow alongside values such as effort, friendship or personal development, or it may be a limiting …
Exercise is one of the best options if we want to be in good physical and psychological health.. Some of the benefits of this practice are: better cardiovascular health, reduced stress and better self-esteem. However, some people not only improve their health but also exercise to lose fat or tone their body. In today’s article, …
A big part of the motivation that drives many people to start exercising is to burn fat. Of course, the purpose of fat burning can be for cosmetic purposesBut it is no less true that in a society as accustomed to accumulating cholesterol and carbohydrates as ours, exercise to burn fat is also a necessity …
Exercise is one of the habits we should all incorporate into our daily lives, Because its health benefits are numerous: it helps us reduce stress, improves our cardiovascular health, our immune system and increases our self-esteem. Many people, in addition, also exercise to achieve a leaner and more toned body. In this way, it is …
Stretching exercises are useful before and after a strenuous exercise routine. But also by themselves, they help to gain strength and relieve joint pain. Whether you are just starting to exercise or have been doing it for a while, knowing the main stretching exercises will make you feel better and more relaxed. let’s review then …
