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Motivational Interviewing is a client-centred approach to increasing people's intrinsic motivation to change. It an be used to help get people exercising, change unhelpful habits, or achieve new levels of commitment iStadia are hosting a 2 day course on Motivational Interviewing for Sports, Fitness and Health Professionals led by Charlotte Hilton, to be held at the University of East London, Stratford - close to the heart of the London 2012 Olympic site.

ndividuals' motivations can directly influence their performance; this is especially true in the sporting world. Reversal Theory's "Eight Motivational States" provide the foundation for the AMSP, which; "provides a great way to help athletes and coaches understand themselves and use that knowledge to achieve their best performance under pressure." - Phil Moore, Sports Psychologist.

So much in sport revolves around key moments and turning points during competitions. Losing focus and motivation at critical times always damages performance.

Reversal theory is one of the few psychological theories of motivation or personality that takes sport really seriously and makes it a central topic. (When did Freud or Jung ever write about soccer, or Skinner go beyond teaching pigeons to play ping pong?)

Imagine winning a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics. No really, go ahead, close your eyes and visualize it. What did you see? Were you standing on the medal platform looking out at the crowd, waving and taking in the scene through your own eyes, or were you a spectator in the crowd watching yourself getting the medal put around your neck? This choice between "first-person" or "third-person" visualization actually makes a difference on our motivation to achieve a future goal.

Staying motivated can be a challenge! Don't worry anymore. DynaPro Direct brings a professional range of exercise balls that will make every workout seem like a new workout and will help you tone and build abdominals at home workouts. Training with this workout gear is very effective at targeting core muscles, those muscles are essential for stability and good posture. Using this workout ball during fitness routine will make you feel more energized and will improve your core alignment and muscle strength, flexibility and coordination. So, go on and start your workout routine for a complete body fitness. And, here are a few workout balls that will help you reach your goals. You can always pick a suitable size to make your workout more effective!

Do you have high motivation for losing weight in the safe way? Exercise is the best way to lose weight without harming your health. Unfortunately, many people do not know right exercise to burn calorie easier.

Aiming the motive of "Hot. Cool. Yours", the most thrilling and exciting winter event, i.e. 22nd Winter Olympics, has been kick-started amid hooting and howling of numerous spectators who witnessed the mesmerizing opening ceremony of it on 6th February 2014 in host city Sochi of Russia. Since division of the USSR took place, the nation is proud to be the host of the gigantic game event after long interval when1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow.

Home exercise programs are a great way to keep fit and lose weight. Along with proper diet and nutrition, an exercise program can help speed your metabolism and burn calories faster. There are a number of home exercise videos that will give you the direction and motivation you need to burn fat and lose weight quickly. But, why are exercise videos a great option in your home exercise program? Home Exercise Programs Designed For Weight Loss (Read the full article)

With being physically fit and healthy becoming two of the most sought-after goals, this website is driven by the idea of helping women who are motivated and determined to achieve those goals.

Home fitness gym is a website dedicated to provide women the latest information about home gym machines.

This article describes why coaches and parents should avoid placing too much emphasis on winning in youth sport, and focus more on the process of performance.

Up in Scotland there's a nice little football team called Dunfermline Athletic (The Pars). Yes, I admit it they're "my" team. I'm pulling my hair out, like most of our fans, because in the league progress has been downwards for most of the last five-ish years and after half-threatening to push for promotion back to the Scottish Premier League (SPL) we are now again flirting with relegation.Dunfermline Athletic Logo Yet in the the cups we're giants; world beaters; nay SUPERHUMAN! Well, almost. Why is that?

Do you have a major life changing goal or ambition that you are working towards achieving? How close are you to making it a reality? Is it getting closer or is your progress stagnating? Are you still motivated and giving your all? No ? Then this solution may help you get back on track..

How is your cycling training? Are you struggling with motivation after the holiday? Maybe like me you have done no cycle riding for 2 weeks or so. I cant promise a quick fix or instant route back to fitness. But this article outlines some ideas for getting back in the saddle.

Reward and recognize champions by giving championship rings. There are lots of designs offered online but you can create your personal design using your company's symbol or slogan changed to symbol. Any idea would be effective as long as it could make someone happy and motivated. Recognition in any form portrays its own meaning. The most vital thing if you buy custom championship rings is the price

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Staying on top of your health has a lot to do with what's going on outside of the gym. An important part of getting the most out of your workouts has to do with your overall mentality and motivation. Check out some of the best tips and fitspiration from leading coaches and trainers in the fitness industry, to shape up your overall approach to getting healthier, just in time for the holidays.

Don't give up! Great things take time. The journey is never easy but it will always be worth it. Don't let your body stop you from working out. Be patient with your exercise routine and it will reward you. Push yourself to your fitness goals with DynaPro Direct's professional grade quality equipment designed to tone and boost your overall fitness.