The Science of Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution - The Theory of Planned Behaviour - Feelings of Control
The Theory of Planned Behaviour builds on the Theory of Reasoned Action we look at last week. It proposes that our likelihood to exercise is influenced by our attitude, social pressure and how much control we think we have over exercising. Learn how we can use this to improve your chances of exercising more this year!
What Causes Muscle Tightness?
Muscle tightness can range from a small sense of tension through to outright pain. It can be caused by prolonged inactivity or static activities such as typing, by stress and during and after exercise. Next time we will look at ways to reduce muscle tension.
Meanings for Memory – Organising Thoughts
Things are easier to remember when they mean something to us. One way we organise our memories is by categories. Research has found when things are organised into categories, it helps in learning the information. This is made even better when people are told which categories the items could be organised in and told to pay attention to that .
The Science of Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution - The Theory of Reasoned Action - Attitudes and Social Pressure
The Theory of Reasoned action proposes that what we do is mainly determined by our intentions which are determined by our attitudes and social pressure. So if you want to give yourself the best chance at exercising more this year, have a look at your attitudes toward exercise. Next look at the people your socialise with. Perhaps you can join a group exercise class or exercise with your friends.
Anterior Pelvic Tilt - Exercises
Anterior pelvic tilt means it is tilted forward and is caused by shortened hip flexors and a lengthening of the hip extensors. Our sedentary lives can a major cause of type hip flexors. An anterior tilt forces our lower spine to curve leading to back pain and the leg bones to rotate in causing hip and knee pain. Here are some things you can do to help.