Lottie Miles - Sport Mentality Blog

PhD in Sport & Exercise Science, specialism in sport psychology. CrossFit and enthusiast author of Sport Mentality Blog

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/HxYyIVYsLC

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/sDjWTKq3wi

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/5gC8Ta3RIw

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/Dth3MPqRun

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RESEARCH WATCH: The power of naps

Souissi et al., (2020)

In this study, participants performed better on all the mental and physical tests after a normal night’s sleep, compared to a partially sleep-deprived… https://t.co/IL0IDFwbNV

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I’ll just leave this here for you to think about 🧐
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#fitness #training #fitnessmotivation #challenge #fitfam #sports #sportmentality #sport #performancepsychology #sportpsych #sportpsychology #motivation… https://t.co/vFapHaFipu

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This is one of my favourite quotes and a great motivator for me:

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can reach excellence” - Vince Lombardi (NFL coach)
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#training #fitnessmotivation… https://t.co/Gg9yxx1KnG

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What do you think of this before and after? I know which one I think looks better!

I honestly don’t think I’ve ever felt such a good vibe in any gym and I’m sure it’s been the same for others around the country… https://t.co/8HQNtCV58i

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You do you.
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#fitness #training #fitnessmotivation #challenge #fitfam #sports #sportmentality #sport #performancepsychology #sportpsych #sportpsychology #motivation #fitnessmotivation #mentaltoughness… https://t.co/fT3bUsxDYI

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🚨New Blog Post 🚨
This is the first of my new monthly blog posts for Sport Mentality- activate your alter ego!!
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You might be wondering what on earth you need an alter ego for to help with… https://t.co/nKGxvHtSUS

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Tomorrow’s post will be the first of my new monthly schedule of articles... it’s a fun one!!
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#sportmentality #sport #performancepsychology #sportpsych #sportpsychology #motivation #fitnessmotivation… https://t.co/MmbVGHYjQ5

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RESEARCH WATCH: Adding ‘Challenging Statements’ to Negative Self-Talk Improves Performance

DeWolfe, Scott & Seaman (2020)

Participants in this study used self-talk that was either motivational, neutral, negative… https://t.co/VWwpzdaRku

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RESEARCH WATCH: Elite swimming coaches like to break down skills to teach ‘perfect’ technique

Brackley, Barris, Tor & Farrow (2020)

Elite swimming coaches typically coach general skill development by breaking down… https://t.co/IzMVl68bmj

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🚨 New Blog Post🚨
With gyms and leisure centres finally able to reopen next week, it’s a great opportunity to have a think about your new ‘post-lockdown’ exercise goals. This weeks’ post breaks down a goal setting… https://t.co/eT3L3V217c

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RESEARCH WATCH: Time-pressure is a major barrier to physical activity participation

Hilger-Kolb, Loerbroks & Diehl (2020)

This study found that when university students experience time-related pressure, sport and… https://t.co/Pyyt0e0OQC

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I’ve got a new game for you... it’s QUIZ TIME!!!
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Let’s see who read this weeks blog post about exercise and sleep... 😴🥱 💤 Put your answer in the comments. I’ll reveal the answer in my story soon 🤪
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If you want… https://t.co/AThDciKej8

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RESEARCH WATCH: You probably don’t workout as often as you think!

Kopp, Senner, Kehr & Gropel (2020).

This study found that people overestimate their gym attendance by nearly 40% during a 30-week period.

The study… https://t.co/O5X0q1yhyU

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🚨 New blog post 🚨
I’ve got two posts for you this week, what a bonus!!

Did you know exercise can be as effective as a sleeping pill? This week’s first article explains how and why exercise can improve your sleep.… https://t.co/SYCRXp4aPh

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RESEARCH WATCH: Women with exercise-related amenorrhoea display a greater need for social approval and thinness.

Strock, De Souza & Williams, (2020)

Exercise related amenorrhoea is defined as a 6-month absence of… https://t.co/L6RZq3GYZS

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RESEARCH WATCH: officialsportengland have published some great data on our attitudes and behaviours towards physical activity during lockdown:

62% of people feel it is more important to be active during coronavirus… https://t.co/jKqxg29QSW