Is walking at parkrun cheating? “Jeffing” will change your mindset
Many people feel a failure if they can't run the whole 5k, or have to stop and walk. In this blog I provide tips for changing this mentality and embracing the Jeffing method.
parkrun motivation – 5 ways “Jeffing” will help
The Jeff Galloway run-walk-run method can improve parkrun motivation by helping us think more flexibly, move in a more natural way, and giving us a new challenge.
Road Rage: Cars v Bikes – Are things as bad as BBC Panorama makes out?
As a regular cyclist, I reflect on the alleged "car v bike" war, and propose a more positive perspective on UK cycling.
How to find active inspiration from others
When exercising, it is easy to slip into comparing ourselves with others. This blog considers how we can reframe those negative thoughts to gain positive inspiration from others.
Breaking bad lockdown habits and making good ones stick
For many of us, our habits have changed during lockdown. Perhaps you're walking more or cooking from fresh. Or perhaps you can't stop scrolling social media, going to bed late or snacking. This blog explains the psychology of habit and considers how to ret rid of the bad lockdown habits, and how to make the good habits stick.
What is the best type of exercise motivation?
Many of us struggle with motivation to exercise. This blog considers the different types of exercise motivation, and provides tips for keeping your motivation "helpful" for exercise and wellbeing.
Learn to Love Exercise (during as well as after)
People often see exercise as something "to get out the way". But imagine actually loving the feeling of exercise itself? Here I talk about why enjoyment is important and how you can learn to love being active (yes, really!).