Overcome the spotlight effect to exercise outside with confidence. Anyone with social anxiety can tell you that exercising outside is not always a walk in the park, so to speak. Namely because there are other people outside and your every move is on display. It may seem as if all eyes are on you, waiting to watch you trip or gawking at how much you sweat. Concerns like these about how others perceive us can become so overwhelming that we may forgo the workout entirely. […]

While breathing has certainly been discussed more seriously since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in full force, many of us still move through our days without a thought about the some 25,000 breaths we’re taking. But maybe we should be paying closer attention. Studies show that the way we breathe can affect everything from our weight, to our mood, to our athletic performance, and so much in between. […]

Preparing for a big race, training session, or competition this fall? Sleeping well should be part of your training plan. Learn what the experts say about improving sleep to improve your athletic performance! […]

When you think about self-care, it’s likely that a candlelit bubble bath comes to mind. Maybe a face mask, or a mani/pedi. These are the images we typically see in the media and advertising, but self-care is actually about so much more. Self-care isn’t just for beauty and relaxation, it’s about making healthy choices in our daily lives. It’s about setting ourselves up for success. […]

Research shows that exercising in green spaces (a.k.a. outside) improves our mood, attention span, and mental health significantly more than exercising indoors. Being surrounded by nature restores our cognitive ability to focus on a single task without getting distracted, which is one reason it feels so good. Attention is an essential mental resource as we navigate the constant overstimulation of our online lives. But what about our social lives, IRL? Research suggests that exercising outside improves social experiences too. […]