Improving performance through imagery and mental rehearsal
Creating positive mental images is a crucial part of the peak performance process. When you replay positive images in your mind, you increase your confidence and chances of good performance.
Mo Williams: "Never think you're as good as you are."
It seems discipline and humility at a young age is crucial to athletic success, at least going by NBA player Maurice Williams' experience. Speaking with Red Sports on the sidelines of the adidas nations camp, Maurice - or Mo as he is more commonly known - shared how he turned his dream of being a professional basketballer to reality.
Red Sports nominated for Everyday Champions Award. Three times.
By Dawn Yip Les (aka Uncle Les, aka founder of [...]
How do fractured bones heal?
We've all heard of fractures, but do you know how they heal? In this behind-the-skin article, find out about the four stages of fracture healing. And see one pretty nasty X-ray.
Injured your anterior cruciate ligament? Here’s what to do.
The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body in sporting activities. (Even Uncle Les has had ACL surgery.) Find out what it is, how to diagnose it, and the treatment options available in this comprehensive article.
Want to be a better endurance runner? Try plyometrics
Plyometric exercises can help to improve the performance of endurance runners. Read on for some guidelines on how to design a plyometric exercise programme
Prevent injuries through cross training
Cross training is commonly used to complement sport-specific training because of its wide range of benefits. Find out what they are and how to cross train in this piece.
“No drinking, no alcohol, no smoking, no late nights” – an interview with Aleksandar Duric (Part 5)
I see a lot of talents in Singapore, says Aleks, “but they will sit in the coffee shop until 5am...Football should be on top."