A Proven Coaching Technique to Use With Young Athletes
July 26th, 2010 // 6:53 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Now, research reported in the Monitor on Psychology shows that the best way to develop athletic motivation and effort is to focus on skill development and anxiety reduction.
Category : Applied Sports Psychology & Blog
Our Nation’s Children Are Really Hurting
July 23rd, 2010 // 6:42 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Data from the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America survey indicate that parents generally have no clue about what is stressing their children.
T-Nation Interview – Core Sports Performance
July 21st, 2010 // 7:30 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Interview with Dr. Jack Singer on Core Sports Performance
Some time ago I was interviewed by Chris Shugart, the editor of T-Nation. When I came across this transcript it seemed a good idea to share it here.
Enjoy!
Mind Games
The ball is snapped. The quarterback takes a few steps back and looks downfield. Nothing. Then the defensive line fails [...]
Category : Blog
New Research on Exercise and Weight Re-Gain
July 19th, 2010 // 6:56 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Losing weight can improve health and reduce disease risk, but many people have difficulty keeping the weight off.
Now, researchers have found that exercising during weight re-gain can maintain improvements in metabolic health and disease risk. In the study, individuals who didn’t exercise during weight re-gain experienced significant deterioration in metabolic health, while those who exercised [...]
Category : Blog & Fitness and Health
Exercise Has a Powerful Effect on Anxiety Symptoms
July 6th, 2010 // 12:56 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Exercise training reduces anxiety symptoms among sedentary patients with chronic illnesses.
Category : Blog & General & Stress & Stress Management