It is an illusion to think that the elderly are incapable of physical activity, therefore cannot participate in sports. Some people sincerely believe that physical activity becomes obsolete with age. The widespread misconceptions also includes the idea that it is dangerous for older people to participate in sports due to the risk of injury. A recent report provided by healthcare specialists revealed that most people avoid physical activity all together at the age of 65. They either just sit or lay down most of the day – chillin. The immobility of the seniors increases their vulnerability making them suffer […]
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Tags: Fitness, injuries, spirit, sports
Written by Sujain Thomas, Posted in Articles for Parents, Guest Author, Sports Psychology | 4 Comments
Written by Sujain Thomas, Posted in Articles for Parents, Guest Author, Sports Psychology | 4 Comments
Tags: mindfulness, sports psychology
Written by Kelly Cappello, Posted in Articles for Athletes, Expert Author, Mental Training Tips, Sports Psychology | 2 Comments
Written by Kelly Cappello, Posted in Articles for Athletes, Expert Author, Mental Training Tips, Sports Psychology | 2 Comments
Athletes often talk about “being in the zone” after some of their best performances. They usually describe the experience using similar language. They’ll talk about how they felt invincible, or how the rest of the world seemed to fade away. Although many athletes have experienced being in the zone and know how to describe it, most of them say that they can’t predict it. They don’t know how to get in the zone, and they don’t know when it’ll happen. As a result, the zone, as an elusive state which leads to enhanced sports performance, has piqued an interest […]
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