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I vs. We: Individuals Perform Better When Focused on Team

By Guest PostOctober 22, 2011Science, Sportsanxiety, business to academia, deborah feltz, department of kinesiology, i to we, individuals, michigan state university, motivational tactics, positive team outcomes, self talk, veronica son

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Individuals perform better and are more confident when they practice motivational tactics focused not on them but on the team they belong to, according to a recently published study by Michigan State University researchers.

The findings, published in the Journal of Sports Sciences and led by Veronica Son and Deborah Feltz of the Department of Kinesiology, reveal that simply changing “I” to “we” in self-talk motivational statements has a significant impact on an individual’s – and thus a group’s – performance. (more…)

Virtual Workout Partners Spur Better Results

By Guest PostMay 23, 2011Science, Technologyabdominal muscles, deborah feltz, department of kinesiology, eye toy camera, health games research, health video games, kohler effect, lack of motivation, michigan state university, motivation, playstation 2, robert wood johnson foundation, same sex virtual partner, virtual partner

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Can’t find anyone to exercise with? Don’t despair: New research from Michigan State University reveals working out with a virtual partner improves motivation during exercise.

The study led by Deborah Feltz, chairperson of MSU’s Department of Kinesiology, is the first to investigate the Kohler effect on motivation in health video games; that phenomenon explains why inferior team members perform better in a group than they would by themselves. (more…)

Measuring Success: How Much Exercise is Needed During Pregnancy?

By Guest PostJanuary 25, 2011Healthchronic disease risk, department of kinesiology, exercise during pregnancy, helen knull, jim pivarnik, physical activity in pregnant, undergone a dramatic

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As the medical community uncovers more evidence of the benefits of exercise during pregnancy, a Michigan State University researcher is looking to pinpoint the most reliable and valid ways to assess physical activity in pregnant women. (more…)

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I vs. We: Individuals Perform Better When Focused on Team

Virtual Workout Partners Spur Better Results

Measuring Success: How Much Exercise is Needed During Pregnancy?