Simon Tolson – Author Portfolio

Simon Tolson is a UK-based author, osteopath, and performance specialist whose work bridges the worlds of sport, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence. Drawing on years of experience supporting athletes, professionals, and individuals seeking personal growth, Simon writes with a focus on practical wisdom and everyday application. Books on Sports Psychology, Mindfulness, and Athletic Performance.

Unlock Your Athletic Potential - A Guide to Sports Psychology - Work Book

Unlock Your Athletic Potential - A Guide to Sports Psychology - Work Book

Are you ready to take your performance to the next level? Introducing "A Guide to Sports Psychology Work Book" – your comprehensive guide to mastering the mental game of sports and achieving peak performance. This workbook is not just another training manual. It's your personal road-map to success, packed with practical exercises, insightful strategies, and expert advice from a top performance psychologist. Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a seasoned competitor, or a coach looking to empower your team, this workbook has something for everyone.

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Sports Injury Course Book: Osteopathic Care Of Sports Injuries

Sports Injury Course Book: Osteopathic Care Of Sports Injuries

Welcome to the world of sports injury rehabilitation, where knowledge meets practical application, and experience shapes expertise. This course book is not just a compilation of facts and figures; it is a comprehensive guide designed to equip you with the essential tools to master the management of sporting injuries.

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Mastering the Art of Skill Instruction in Sport: A Comprehensive Guide for Coaches and Educators

Mastering the Art of Skill Instruction in Sport: A Comprehensive Guide for Coaches and Educators

In the world of competitive sports, the role of a coach transcends the traditional boundaries of instruction, extending into the realms of mentorship, strategy, and skill development. Mastering the Art of Skill Instruction in Sport: A Comprehensive Guide for Coaches and Educators aims to equip coaches and educators with the insights and practical tools needed to foster effective skill acquisition in athletes of all levels.

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Pilates Instructors Course Manual

Pilates Instructors Course Manual

The Pilates Instructor Course is a comprehensive program tailored for both fitness professionals and newcomers, providing the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to become a qualified and proficient instructor. Rooted in the principles established by Joseph Pilates, this course emphasises core strength, flexibility, body awareness, and alignment, offering a blend of theoretical understanding and practical application. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to deliver safe, effective, and customised Pilates sessions to diverse client groups.

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Unleashing Your Athletic Potential: Exploring the Power of Functional Training

Unleashing Your Athletic Potential: Exploring the Power of Functional Training

Are you tired of following the same gym routine and not seeing any results? Have you hit a plateau and feel like you're stuck? If you're ready to break free from the monotony and elevate your fitness game, then it's time to discover the transformative power of functional training. In "Unleash Your Athletic Potential: The Power of Functional Training," we delve into the dynamic world of functional fitness, where traditional exercises pale in comparison to the exhilarating benefits of full-body, movement-based workouts. Functional training isn't just about building muscle—it's about enhancing your strength, flexibility, agility, balance, and coordination to unleash your true athletic potential both in and out of the gym.

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Unleashing Your Potential: A Teenager's Guide to Sports Psychology

Unleashing Your Potential: A Teenager's Guide to Sports Psychology - Work Book

"Unlocking Your Potential" is a transformative workbook designed specifically for teenagers engaged in sports, aiming to harness the power of sports psychology to enhance their athletic performance and overall well-being. Authored as a companion to the theory book "Unleashing Your Potential: A Teenager's Guide to Sports Psychology," this workbook stands alone as a practical tool for teenagers to develop vital mental skills essential for sporting success.

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The Mindful Runner: Go Further, Think Deeper, Run Fully

The Mindful Runner: Go Further, Think Deeper, Run Fully

What if your daily run could do more than strengthen your body? What if it could help you reconnect with your breath, examine your beliefs, and return to yourself? In The Mindful Runner, Simon Tolson invites you into a new way of moving—one where performance meets presence, and each stride becomes a path to deeper self-awareness. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, a weekend trail explorer, or just lacing up for the first time, this book offers a transformational approach to running that goes far beyond fitness.

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The Mindful Cyclist: Ride Further, Think Deeper, Live Fully.

Discover how the road beneath your wheels can become a path to self-awareness, emotional resilience, and purposeful living. In a world that never stops spinning, The Mindful Cyclist offers a radical pause. This is not another training manual or data-driven performance guide. It's an invitation to ride differently—to bring presence, curiosity, and reflection into every pedal stroke.

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The Mindful Swimmer: Flow Further, Think Deeper, Swim Fully

What if your swim wasn’t just exercise—but a return to self? The Mindful Swimmer invites you to dive beneath the surface of performance, technique, and routine to discover what swimming can truly offer—clarity, presence, emotional resilience, and reconnection to your body and mind. Whether you swim lengths in a quiet morning lane, compete in pool races, or immerse yourself in open water for freedom and calm, this book offers a powerful new way to experience the water.

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The Holistic Weight Loss Program

In The Holistic Weight Loss Program, osteopath and performance psychologist Simon Tolson guides you on a life-changing journey of weight management, emotional resilience, and personal transformation. This is not another fad diet or quick-fix plan—it’s a comprehensive, reflective, and highly practical workbook designed to help you understand the root causes of weight gain and build a sustainable path to lifelong health. Combining evidence-based strategies with psychological insight and holistic wisdom, this program empowers you to reconnect with your body, clarify your goals, and redefine your relationship with food, fitness, and yourself.

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Strength Across the Track and Field Spectrum: A Lifelong Guide to Athletic Power and Performance

Strength Across the Track and Field Spectrum: A Lifelong Guide to Athletic Power and Performance

Strength Across the Track and Field Spectrum: A Lifelong Guide to Athletic Power and Performance is the most complete resource yet written on strength training for athletes of all ages and disciplines. Drawing on over 30 years of experience as an osteopath, athletics coach, international university lecturer, and yoga and Pilates instructor, Simon Tolson takes readers on a journey from the foundations of strength to its lifelong application across sprinting, hurdles, middle- and long-distance running, throws, jumps, and combined events.

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Mind Over Match: The Psychology of Peak Football Performance

Mind Over Match: The Psychology of Peak Football Performance

Football is more than skill, speed, and stamina. Every pass, every tackle, and every decisive moment is shaped by what happens first in the mind. Mind Over Match is your guide to unlocking the mental and emotional edge that separates good players from great ones. Drawing on decades of professional experience, cutting-edge neuroscience, and real-world case studies from both male and female footballers, this book explores the full spectrum of mental performance. From managing pre-match nerves and recovering from mistakes, to sustaining focus under pressure and harnessing emotional intelligence on the pitch, Mind Over Match equips players with the tools to thrive in the most challenging situations.

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The Mindful Athlete: Presence, Power, and Performance in Track and Field

The Mindful Athlete: Presence, Power, and Performance in Track and Field

In track and field, performance is about more than times, distances, and medals—it’s about showing up fully. The Mindful Athlete is a ground-breaking guide that bridges the gap between physical preparation and inner mastery. Designed for active athletes and coaches across all disciplines—sprint, distance, jump, hurdle, throw, and multi-events—this book offers a practical, event-specific approach to mindfulness in competitive sport.

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The Mindful Skier: Flow, Focus, and Freedom on the Slopes

The Mindful Skier: Flow, Focus, and Freedom on the Slopes

What if every turn on the mountain could bring not just speed and exhilaration, but clarity, balance, and presence? In The Mindful Skier, Simon Tolson draws on over 37 years of skiing to show how mindfulness transforms the way we ski—and the way we live. This is not a manual of technical drills, but a guide to skiing with awareness, where every breath and every carve becomes a practice of flow.

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Healing With Motion: The Role of Movement in Rehabilitating Body and Mind

Healing With Motion: The Role of Movement in Rehabilitating Body and Mind

What if movement wasn’t something you returned to after healing… but the very way healing happens? Healing With Motion is an empowering guide for anyone navigating recovery — from sports injuries and surgery to chronic pain and burnout. Written by experienced osteopath and coach Simon Tolson, this book blends cutting-edge pain science, behavioural psychology, and movement education into a readable, compassionate roadmap back to trust in your body.

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The Coach Within: Mastering the Art and Mindset of Effective Coaching

The Coach Within: Mastering the Art and Mindset of Effective Coaching

In today’s fast-paced and high-pressure world of sport, the best coaches know that true excellence starts within. The Coach Within is a groundbreaking guide designed specifically for sports coaches who are ready to elevate their mindset, sharpen their leadership, and expand their influence—on and off the field. Far more than a technical manual, this book offers a holistic roadmap to becoming the coach you aspire to be. Spanning seven comprehensive parts, it covers everything from coaching philosophy, personal development planning, performance psychology, and resilience, to mentoring, inclusive leadership, and building high-performance team cultures.

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Facilitator’s Companion to A Guide to Sports Psychology Workbook

Facilitator’s Companion to A Guide to Sports Psychology Workbook

Facilitator’s Companion to A Guide to Sports Psychology Workbook is the essential guide for coaches, sports psychologists, and mentors supporting athletes through mental performance training. This expertly designed companion transforms psychological theory into practical coaching conversation, bridging the gap between science and the sports field.

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The Power of Metaphors in Sport Psychology: A Collection of Helpful Insights

Unlock the Power of Your Mind with the Transformative Force of Metaphors! In the high-stakes world of sports, where mental resilience can make or break performance, how can athletes and coaches cultivate focus, confidence, and adaptability? The answer lies in metaphors—powerful mental tools that simplify complex psychological concepts, making them easier to understand, apply, and master. In The Power of Metaphors in Sport Psychology, performance psychologist Simon Tolson introduces a groundbreaking approach to mental training, using vivid, relatable imagery to help athletes sharpen their focus, build resilience, and unlock their full potential.

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The Keto Plan for Sport and Exercise: Optimising Performance and Weight

The Keto Plan for Sport and Exercise: Optimising Performance and Weight

The Keto Plan for Sport and Exercise: Optimising Performance and Weight Unlock Your Athletic Potential Through Ketogenic Nutrition In a world where athletic success is often fuelled by carbohydrates, The Keto Plan for Sport and Exercise dares to challenge conventional wisdom. Authored by Simon Tolson, a seasoned health practitioner with expertise in osteopathy and performance psychology, this groundbreaking guide redefines how athletes and active individuals can optimise their performance, recovery, and body composition through the science of ketosis.

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The Modern Man's Guide to Emotional Intelligence: Reclaiming Strength, Connection, and Inner Clarity

The Modern Man's Guide to Emotional Intelligence: Reclaiming Strength, Connection, and Inner Clarity

In a world that still tells men to “toughen up,” hide their emotions, and measure worth through performance, The Modern Man’s Guide to Emotional Intelligence offers a different vision: one where strength and sensitivity are not opposites, but partners. This groundbreaking guide challenges outdated notions of masculinity and invites men to develop the life-changing skills of emotional intelligence — the ability to understand, regulate, and express emotions with clarity and confidence.

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Pedal-Powered Chaos: Cycling, Catastrophe, and Second Chances

Pedal-Powered Chaos: Cycling, Catastrophe, and Second Chances

Jake Jackson has two great loves: his bike and his talent for making a complete mess of everything else. When a breakup leaves him heart-bruised and adrift, Jake throws himself into cycling as therapy. But what starts as an innocent attempt at fitness quickly turns into a tour de farce — from charity-ride disasters and Tinder calamities to a Majorcan holiday where every pedal stroke leads deeper into chaos, comedy, and accidental self-discovery.

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