If you cannot afford that expensive gym membership, bodyweight calisthenics is a program that can enhance your strength, conditioning, and fitness just as fast. Additionally, if you are new to…
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In part one of this two-part series on willpower we learned that we have “hot” and “cool” systems of decision making. The American Psychological Association tells us “the cool system…
Creativity is the most dynamic and mysterious force shaping our world. It is increasingly seen as an invaluable skill – both in work and in life more generally: enriching countries,…
You know that feeling the day after a particularly tough aerobic outing or gym session? No, not the pride; the pain! That dull, stubborn ache deep in your muscles is called Delayed…
As we discussed in a recent blog, exercise is one of the single best things you can do for your mind and body. But knowing that exercise can make a big difference…
In an age of relentless frenzy, sometimes simply sitting still and breathing is the best medicine. So goes the wisdom of mindfulness meditation – take some time for yourself, find tranquility amid…
Procrastination is a universal affliction. So much so that the renowned 18th-century intellectual Samuel Johnson – writer of one of the first English dictionaries – described it as “one of the general weaknesses”…
New Zealand is blessed with truly awe-inspiring terrain. Verdant forests, shimmering rivers and lakes, picturesque beaches and majestic mountains are abundant in both the North and South islands. For those…
In a recent post, we discussed the best endurance events New Zealand has to offer. But why do an endurance event in the first place? Indeed, why even exercise? It’s…
There’s something magic about the feeling of completing an endurance event. It’s a moment of relief, of course – a chance to rest aching muscles and a pounding head, but…
