BOOK REVIEW: Courage to Soar by Simone Biles
So exciting to have the World Cup Gymnastics come to Melbourne this week! Even though Simone Biles won’t be competing, I thought it would be a great time to review Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: The Athletic Brain by Amit Katwala
Only recently published a few months ago, “The Athletic Brain – How Neuroscience is Revolutionising Sport and Can Help You Perform Better,” by Amit Katwala, is almost the natural progression Continue reading
BOOK REVIEW: the Sports Gene by David Epstein
This is an incredibly interesting book that looks at a long time common question of “Nature v Nurture”. ย “The Sports Gene – talent, practice and the truth about success” by Continue reading
BOOK REVIEW: The End of the Perfect 10 by Dvora Meyers
We have just returned from the Australian National Clubs Gymnastics Carnival where my youngest daughter competed over the weekend. No perfect 10 scores. But it was once again fantastic to Continue reading
Are athletes really getting faster, better, stronger?
It’s been such an amazing week so far of unbelievable athletic performances at the Rio Olympic Games! Elite athletes across the world come together and compete every four years to Continue reading
What better way to get to know 4 of the best Olympians?
Autobiographies tell all! With two and a half weeks of action packed sport at the 2016 Rio Olympics, there’s still time to read up on your favourite Olympians! And what Continue reading
BOOK REVIEW: Believe by Sally Pearson
Sally Pearson pulls out of the Rio Olympics! It was such a shock to hear of Sally Pearson’s withdrawal from the Rio 2016 Olympics today. She has officially pulled out Continue reading
BOOK REVIEW: Faster than Lightning – My Story by Usain Bolt
“Faster than Lightning – My Story” by Usain Bolt is an interesting autobiography of the fastest man on Earth! The book details Usain’s life from a young boy, his development Continue reading
Review : The Will to Fly book by Lydia Lassila
“The Will to Fly”ย bookย is an inspiring autobiography by Lydia Lassila, Mother and four-time Olympian. Following on from the recent release of the must-see feature film documentary, the book offers added Continue reading