Breathing strategies for athletes
Breathing is a fundamental physiological process that can profoundly shape both the body and mind during sporting competition. Efficient...
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Tom Seabury
- May 27
- 2 min
Nerves vs excitement when competing
Before any competition, athletes often experience a mix of excitement and nerves. While seemingly opposite, these emotional states share...
Tom Seabury
- May 25
- 3 min
The benefits of tea
In addition to its broad appeal and cultural significance, regular tea consumption has been associated with several cognitive benefits.
Tom Seabury
- May 23
- 3 min
Alexithymia and athletes
Alexithymia is a personality construct characterised by the inability to identify and describe emotions in oneself. This condition, first...
Tom Seabury
- May 13
- 2 min
Performance and sleep deprivation
The importance of sleep is well-known when it comes to physical performance in sports. However, sleep deprivation is also a critical...
Tom Seabury
- Apr 24
- 3 min
Neuroplasticity and coaching
Neuroplasticity is a fundamental concept that helps us better understand brain development and learning processes. It refers to the...
Tom Seabury
- Apr 7
- 3 min
The power of body language
Body language (the non-verbal cues we emit through our posture, gestures, facial expressions, and movements) is a powerful communicator....
Tom Seabury
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Embodied cognition and the 4E's
Embodied cognition is a theory in cognitive science that posits our cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with...
Tom Seabury
- Jan 30
- 2 min
The interplay of breath and emotion
The relationship between breathing and emotions is a profound and intricate connection that is pivotal in shaping our mental states. In...
Tom Seabury
- Jan 15
- 2 min
Heat and fatigue
The Australian Open 2024 is up and running, and it has re-raised the topic of heat. The conditions in Melbourne on the second day's play...
Tom Seabury
- Dec 28, 2023
- 2 min
Unmasking the negative psychological effects of snus
Snus (a form of smokeless tobacco) has gained popularity in various demographics, especially among footballers. While its popularity has...
Tom Seabury
- Nov 27, 2023
- 2 min
The cognitive art of a bicycle kick
Nothing gets football fans off their feet like a bicycle kick. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, executing this acrobatic feat requires a...
Tom Seabury
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
Learned helplessness in sport
Learned helplessness is a psychological phenomenon that transcends the realms of academia and finds profound relevance in the world of...
Tom Seabury
- Oct 30, 2023
- 2 min
The timing of training
Many of us dedicate hours and hours a week to sharpening techniques, working on skills and planning for matches in our chosen sport....
Tom Seabury
- Oct 26, 2023
- 2 min
Puberty - the psychological rollercoaster
Puberty is a significant phase in everyone's life, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. This period can profoundly affect...
Tom Seabury
- Oct 10, 2023
- 2 min
The cognitive skills required in tennis
Tennis, often hailed as a game of physical prowess, is equally a battle of the mind. Behind the powerful serves and elegant volleys lies...
Tom Seabury
- Sep 28, 2023
- 2 min
Breakfast for champions
Athletes are well aware of the importance of diet when it comes to physical performance. However, what's often underestimated is the...
Tom Seabury
- Aug 24, 2023
- 1 min
How pressure can affect athletes
Many conversations I have with athletes involve discussing struggles with pressure. Pressure in the context of sports unveils a...
Tom Seabury
- Aug 17, 2023
- 1 min
Athletes and sleep
Sleep is crucial for physical recovery and plays a pivotal role in maintaining mental health, cognitive function, emotional balance, and...
Tom Seabury
- Aug 1, 2023
- 2 min
Importance of hydration on cognitive performance
We all know hydration is important, but many of us need to pay more attention to it. When it comes to athletes, hydration's effect on the...
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