Sport and Exercise Psychology is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the cognitive, emotional and behavioural processes underpinning both competitive sport and health‐related exercise. It ...

This episode of The Wellness Files explores the profound connection between mental health and physical recovery from sports ...

The problem of physical inactivity in industrialised countries is severe, complex, and highly resistant to intervention. According to the World Health Organisation, it contributes to 1.9 million ...

Recent meta-analyses suggest psychological skills, such as mindfulness, mental rehearsal, preparatory routines and positive ...

The eternal struggle to find workout motivation may finally have a scientific solution that doesn’t involve forcing yourself through dreaded gym sessions or grueling running routines. A groundbreaking ...

Share on Pinterest Tailoring exercise programs to individual preferences based on your personality could lead to greater satisfaction and consistency. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Your personality may ...

Is it bad for me to keep exercising once I embark on recovery? Could it be good for me? Do I risk compromising metabolic or hormonal normalisation if I keep going with it? Will I overshoot my final ...

A study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of commercial fitness apps reported by users on social media.

This is handy for entrepreneurs to know. If your business or your life is feeling overwhelming you might want to plan a hike or a park picnic next weekend. The problem is, the utility of this insight ...

Struggling to find an exercise program that you like enough to stick with? About 31 percent of adults fall short of the recommended 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week, ...

If you don’t exercise for the sake of exercising, doing five or six vigorous activities, each lasting just 10 seconds or so every day, can make a big difference. A study in the US has found that ...