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The Enduring Challenge of Cheltenham: A Test of Horse and Rider

The Sporting

The Enduring Challenge of Cheltenham Racecourse: Everything You Need to Know Cheltenham Racecourse has been testing the greatest horses and riders for over a century - but just what makes this racecourse so demanding? The Psychological Battle The challenges of Cheltenham are not solely physical.

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Gaining Athlete Buy-In – Ideas and Strategies for Successful Monitoring

First Beat

Self-Determination Theory When putting together the background research for this article, one psychological theory that immediately came to mind was Self-Determination Theory (SDT) (Ryan & Deci, 2000) which I will use as a framework for harnessing athlete buy-in. Psychological Bulletin, 117, 497–529. Frei, F.X., & Morriss, A.

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Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Yoga: Proven Results

The Sporting

Nowadays, yoga is the most well-respected and widely-accepted form of exercise for young people's mental and physical well-being. In this blog post, learn more about the connection between psychology and yoga, including the benefits of yoga for your mental and physical health.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Replacing sweat loss through electrolyte-containing fluids is crucial for endurance athletes. The most frequent electrolyte disorder is hyponatremia (low sodium), which can result in headaches, confusion, nausea, or delirium.

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Variations of Yoga: 5 Different Types of Yoga Explained

The Sporting

With the help of meditation, you help your body and mind get relaxed and restored for increased strength, endurance, and flexibility. One can say it is a modified form of Hatha yoga that combines well with philosophical teachings. Practising this yoga helps an individual strengthen that goodness and relaxes the mind and the body.

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Evidence Based Practices In Education

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His synopsis includes states, “Clinicians should direct greater attention to positive health, with particular reference to the role of physical activity, in optimizing the well-being of a child. Acute illness is not prevented by vigorous exercise, but it has a favorable effect on the course of many chronic diseases.

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How to Sleep Like a Champion: The Science of Sleep and Athletic Performance

The Sporting

Sleep affects athletic performance in many areas, such as speed, accuracy, reaction time, endurance, strength and injury risk. Decreased Endurance, Strength and Power A lack of sleep can reduce the energy available for physical activity and lower the threshold for fatigue. Why is Sleep Important For Athletic Performance?