Exercise Psychology

From Fat To Flourish

Roger Wright had been obese for most of his adult life, weighing over 135 kg from his late 30s until his 47th birthday. When the scales tipped over 144 kg, Roger knew he had to drastically change his ways before

World Mental Health Day: The Skeptic’s Guide to Meditation (Infographic)

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. As a community we openly discuss issues of physical health, yet everyone agrees that overall health is not simply about the physical aspects. At Inspire, we understand

Meditation for the 21st Century: Inspire Fitness Seminar

Would you like to feel more relaxed while still leading your busy, productive life? Have stress or anxiety had negative effects on your life? Do you want to lose more weight by improving the balance of

The Melanoma Athlete Cyclist

I recently recorded this video with Nathan Jones after a presentation at our recent members’ seminar evening.  Nathan is a stage 3A melanoma patient and his story is truly remarkable.   His commitment

Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Inspire Fitness Seminar

What does it mean to be truly inspirational? We might be inspired by people in the public eye – athletes, successful businesspeople, celebrities – but often, the most inspiring people are “ordinary”

Lacking Motivation? Don’t Worry, Just Flow Like Water.

Now that we’re at the tail end of February, many of you may be feeling as though the progress toward your training and health goals is slowing down.  It’s the same phenomena every year; after a burst of

Motivation And Exercise (Part 2): What Is Your Purpose?

This is the second post in a two-part series on exercise behaviour, and specifically, the motivation to exercise. Read the first post in the series, “Motivation and Exercise (Part 1): It’s Not All

Motivation And Exercise (Part 1): It’s Not All That It’s Cracked Up To Be

Happy New Year and welcome to 2012!  With the holiday season quickly slipping from our grasp, it’s time to look towards our plans for ourselves and our quality of life.  Maybe you’ve made a New