Nike SPARQ Training Network

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The Nike SPARQ Training Network is committed to transforming people’s lives by combining the knowledge of world-renowned professionals and leading edge technology. Our network will help you reach your personal goals by applying the latest research in the fields of health and wellness and by providing you with our unique insights to meet any fitness challenge.

At Nike SPARQ we are committed to helping all athletes* get better.

*If you have a body you are an athlete

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On Sep 25, 2014

How can I control my anger?

Dealing with anger depends on the individual. The key to anger is being aware of it and then trying to recognize what triggers it. Once you come to realize what triggers your anger you can try: Becoming aware of the words that pop up in your mind d...
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On Jan 02, 2012

What is sports performance training?

Sports performance training is very different from conventional training. Sports performance is all about explosive movements, reaction, speed, and agility. Conventional training normally put more emphasis on body transformation and muscular built. A p...
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On Dec 12, 2011

Do fat loss products really work?

Everything works for someone to a certain extent. I honestly cannot not say they do not work. But the question is, should you use weight loss products? My own personal opinion is NO. Weight loss products has caused more damage to people than good. They...
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On Dec 07, 2011

Can weight lifting be considered cardio training?

Weight lifting in my opinion can definitely be considered cardio. Why? When you lift weights using high reps low weight load and low reps high weight load, you can achieve a very high calorie burn along with increased heart rate. I have heard for many ...
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On Feb 23, 2011

Should I share my goals with other people?

You should always write your goals down and leave them somewhere where you will see them. Making your goals public in this way means that you can’t choose to ignore or conveniently “forget” them. The simple act of seeing your goals wi...
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On Feb 23, 2011

Is it ok to reward myself for exercising?

Absolutely, because rewards can be very motivating!! Rewards are an important part of behavioral change especially during the initial phases of exercise when the costs seem to outweigh the benefits. Rewards provide validation and information that shows...
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On Feb 23, 2011

I don’t really want to go to the gym on the weekends. What can I do?

There is nothing etched in stone that says that you have to go to the gym at the weekend or workout on a Saturday or Sunday. Instead of feeling guilty about not wanting to go to the gym at the weekend, think of creative and fun physical activities you ...
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On Feb 23, 2011

How do I self monitor my exercise?

One of the best and simplest ways to self-monitor your exercise program is to keep a dairy or journal. Not only is this a good way of tracking how much you have achieved during a specific time period, it can also be a good way of assessing how well you...
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On Feb 23, 2011

Will a group environment help me to exercise?

Although there are definitely people who like to exercise on their own, research has shown that people who workout with a partner or in groups are generally more successful in adhering to an exercise program than those who try to do it on their own. It...
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On Feb 08, 2011

How do I stop negative self talk?

Here are two keys to successfully stopping negative self-talk. First, make sure you monitor your own self-talk and catch yourself when you start to use “don’t” or “I can’t” at the start of a sentence. Now that you ar...
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On Feb 08, 2011

How do I become aware of how I talk to myself?

For the next 3 days keep a journal of everything you say to yourself. That’s right – every time you notice yourself talking to yourself note down when it happened, what you said, and the affect it had on the way you felt or thought at that ...
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On Feb 08, 2011

How do I build motivation?

Motivation is a process and deals with the direction and intensity of behavior – what you choose to do and how hard you choose to do it. So, building motivation deals not only with the activities you choose to engage but also how hard you try at ...
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On Feb 08, 2011

How do I develop a piece of imagery?

I actively encourage the athletes I work with to develop their own imagery script. The focus of the script is whatever aspect of performance or behavior change they are attempting to improve or practice. The script should always be written and in such ...
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On Feb 08, 2011

How many exercise goals should I set?

Goal setting has been shown to have a positive influence on personal development and performance. Specifically, it has been shown to influence a person’s focus, effort levels, and persistence particularly in the face of adversity. Goal setting te...
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On Feb 05, 2011

How can I improve my body image?

This is such a great question that I will be blogging more about this over the next few weeks. But here area few things to get you started: Take a yoga, Tai chi or pilates class. These movement forms are great for teaching us how to focus in ...
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