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Coaching Girls Guide: Ho to Get (and keep) Girls Playing: Strategies for Engaging Girls in Sport
The goal of this guide is to help coaches create spaces that are more inclusive and welcoming for girls and other young people on the gender spectrum who are traditionally marginalized from sport.
Coaching for Belonging Playbook
This playbook was created by Nike and informed by dozens of partner coaches, athletes and organizations around the world in order to help adults see the power and importance of coaching for belonging.
Can Being Neat and Diligent Help You Live Longer? Here’s What the Research Says — Real Simple
IF YOU’VE EVER TRIPPED over a stray sneaker, you know the health hazards of messiness. Yet research shows that keeping things tidy can affect our physical well-being far beyond preventing injuries.
Why going outside makes us healthier
Born in the Swiss Alps, On running shoes feature the first patented cushioning system which is activated only when you need it - during the landing.
Lani Shiota: How Awe Transforms the Body and Mind
Lani Shiota, an associate professor at Arizona State University, argues that awe is a fundamental part of being human—making our bodies and minds more receptive to new information, new experiences, and life’s deeper meaning.
3 Ways to Experience More Awe in Your Life
When we experience awe, we feel connected to something deeply authentic that opens us up mentally, physically, and even spiritually. Here's how to cultivate that.
A Teacher Reflects on Teaching Gratitude
Educator Stephen Leeper shares what he learned from gratitude journaling with his students.
Today's To-Do: Start a Happy-Memory Collection
A happy memory from yesterday can help lift your spirits today.
What Can the Brain Reveal About Gratitude?
New research is exploring the brain regions linked to gratitude—and it helps explain gratitude's many benefits.
People Who Do This Are Happier! Are You One of Them?
Not that you have to be at the gym 7 days a week, but people who incorporate motion in to their lives tend to be happier.
What yoga does to your body and brain
There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is yoga actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts the body and mind.
Every move counts: IOC welcomes new WHO guidelines highlighting the importance of physical activity - Olympic News
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) welcomes the new Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour published today by the World Health Organization (WHO), which outline recommendations for the amount of physical activity required to provide significant health benefits and mitigate health risks.
Why your brain loves it when you exercise, plus 3 easy ways to work out at home
Small space? No equipment? Can’t make noise? There are still a surprising number of ways to exercise at home — and the benefits you’ll gain are real and lasting.
INFOGRAPHIC: How Your Body Movements Impact Your Mood
From the way you sit at your desk to how you swing your arms when you walk, your body can affect your emotions more than you think.
Interoception: The Secret Ingredient
Your brain keeps you alive and well by running a metabolic “budget” for your body. Our authors explain how these budgetary activities, and the bodily sensations they create, suggest surprising connections between brain, mind, body, and world.
Why Real Coaches Want to Be Ted Lasso
He doesn’t know anything about his sport, but he knows how to get the best of his players. An unexpected hit TV show has become “required watching” for coaches.
Perspective | Olympians are crying out about their mental health challenges. We should listen.
For 2021 Olympians, physical health is important. Mental health is essential.
Study: The Best Way to Get Rid of Work Stress
Stressed out at work? Yoga may bring the relief you’re looking for.