After months of lockdown, society is slowing starting to return to some ‘normality’. Much like a staggered return to work, athletes will be thinking of the best ways they can return to a training regime. One that is safe, supports their wellbeing and wider sports training. To help with this challenging transitional period, The…
Adjusting to lockdown, in light of coronavirus news, has its challenges for all of us. But it has been especially disruptive for elite athletes for a number of reasons. As well as limitations in going out, there have been restrictions in training with others, as well as participating in competitive sport. For some, it…
In the world of sport, where setting goals for success is the norm, it’s no surprise that there’s a focus on ‘winning factors’. But in recent years, there has been a diversion away from this, with more of an emphasis on some of the behavioural, emotional and psychological factors at play. This also includes…