In sport there is an increasing awareness of how important psychological factors are within athletic performance and it is now being recognized that physical talent is not the only component which leads to success (Gucciardi, Gordon & Dimmock, 2008). In the scientific and sport community, mental…
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When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine — an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels…
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Top 10 sports books for Peaklevel: 1. Fever Pitch: A Fan’s Life by Nick Hornby 2. A Rough Ride: An Insight into Pro Cycling by Paul Kimmage 3. Dark Trade: Lost in Boxing by Don McRae 4. Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair…
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So January comes around again and everybody sets out with fantastic aims of losing weight and improving their health after the Christmas excess. Gyms and weight loss clinics are full to the brim with new enthusiasm and eager customers looking to change their lives and…
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