Jordyn King is a former Division 1 college soccer player who is currently pursuing her master’s in kinesiology with an emphasis in sport and exercise psychology at Northern Illinois University. Jordyn previously attended Eastern Washington University where she received her B.A. in Psychology. She is currently going into the last year of her master’s program…
Sarah Lurye is a rising junior at Duke University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Management and Market Science. Sarah has always been passionate about psychology, and she plans on pursuing a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology in graduate school. At home in Chicago, she started fencing at the age of…
Have you ever considered inventing something? How about a new sport? That’s exactly what happened in 1965 when 3 friends were stuck with bored children on a school vacation. The fathers took ping pong paddles and a wiffleball and lowered a volleyball net to create a new game, Pickleball. Pickleball’s odd name comes…
We tend to think a lot about our sleep…How much we are getting and whether our smart watches tell us if it was quality sleep. We all know that tomorrow will be all the more challenging if we don’t feel rested. But what can we do to ensure that we sleep well and are set…
As the weather warms and the sun comes out on a more regular basis, we begin to think about being beach body ready. We might all know exactly what it takes to get there, but few have the discipline to implement uncomfortable new habits of restraint. We can wake up with all the best…
Are you short on time? Trying to get the most out of your workouts without running late? Then taking time to rest between sets will be the more efficient use of your time. You surely have heard that rest after a workout is important for your muscles to heal from the micro-tears which ultimately…
Many of us put our children into sports because we believe it will be “good for them.” Beyond the physical movement it buoys their spirit and gets them out of the house. We see how finding a passion is good for the soul. Keeping commitments and exercising discipline prepares a youngster for the demands of…
We are all aware that movement is good for us, for both our mental and physical health. It is no surprise that it improves energy, strength, and flexibility, as well as mood. But when we think of exercise, many of us imagine a sweaty runner panting along a grueling path. Finding the time to…
As we approach another Valentine’s Day in the pandemic, consider how you might spend some time with someone special. Known for being a day for displaying your love and affection, Valentine’s Day can hold significant meaning for your relationship and boost your feelings of love, no matter how long you and your special someone have…