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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Op 23 juli 2015 heeft Peaklevel, tijdens het Sport 1 Open, op uitnodiging van Den Haag Topsport een presentatie gegeven over het brein en topsport voor het Coachplatform. Den Haag Topsport: Den Haag Topsport ondersteunt de sporters op weg naar hun ultieme doel. Dat is…
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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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