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Intrinsic Goals vs Extrinsic Goals – How they can hinder success & happiness
Goals have been associated with sports psychology and general high-achievers for several decades. They’re also inherently tied to personal development and Positive psychology. The type of goal you set is in many ways, as important as the outcome. Coaches and athletes tend to set outcome/extrinsic goals. However, according to Hardy, Jones and Gould (1993) elite…
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We Are All One (Why Nobody Really Dies)
It was World Mental Health Day yesterday. I’m not a huge fan of ‘awareness’ days, I think they bring problems but not solutions. I think depression is a problem that has a number of causes… Lack of exercise Poor Diet & Gut inflammation Lack of sunlight Too much sitting/Poor posture Social Media Marketing Shite…
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Conor McGregor Workout (Gain the Competitive Edge)
Love him, or hate him, Conor McGregor is a great fighter and his a physique to match his athletic-ability. Not everyone wants to be an MMA fighter however, it’s lots of hard work, dedication and pain, and your body will not thank you for all the injuries you’ll inevitably accumulate. You may wish to…
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Exercises for Both Strength & Flexibility
If you compete and train in a martial art, then both strength & flexibility are valuable physical assets that you will no doubt want to build & develop. Create a more functional workout and kill 2 birds with 1 proverbial stone with these exercises. Remember to warm up and build up your strength & flexibility…
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DIY Muscle Massage Gun (Ideal for MMA & BJJ)
Get rid of knots, trigger points, annoying muscles in spasm and risk your life with a DIY Percussion Massage Gun. Preparation Time 20 mins Equipment Universal Jigsaw Adapter (available from Amazon.co.uk here) Metal File Industrial Super Glue (available from Amazon.co.uk here) Golf Ball or Dog’s Ball Drill Jigsaw Power Tool (I used this one from…
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Health Benefits of a 24 Hour Fast
Health Benefits of a 1 Day Fast Repair of the Mucosal Lining of the stomach/GI Tract (reference) Enhanced insulin sensitivity (reference) Reduced Blood cholesterol & Triglycerides (reference) Improved physical energy Improved mental clarity Helps to support the immune system (reference) Reduces inflammation It’s character building! Intermittent fasting done on a regular basis may increase…
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Is Coconut Oil Bad for You? [2022 Update]
Nutrition has become a lot like discussing politics and religion recently. People get emotionally attached to a diet or an opinion and sometimes miss the bigger picture. Nutrition is not black and white unfortunately. The great coconut debate is a classic example. I wouldn’t dismiss coconut oil as bad for you, just because it contains…
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Infrared ‘Sauna’ Light Review (Available on Amazon)
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Shin Conditioning at Home for MMA & Muay Thai
Shin toughening, shin conditioning, shin rolling, whatever you call it, is a huge aspect of Muay Thai. Checking shins is a horrible, horrible feeling, but try kicking the bag for the first time and that’ll almost floor you too! Get your shins tough with a few techniques: Shin Conditioning without Heavy Bag Use a…
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Dr Rhonda Patrick – Vitamin D
Sourced from: FoundMyFitness Vitamin D Infographic. Low levels of vitamin D are associated with stress and illness. Although correlation does not necessarily equal causation (i.e. low levels of Vitamin D in stressed people, doesn’t mean it’s the vitamin D that’s the problem), it is associated with a range of mental health problems including depression when…