Dr. Stefano De Dominicis - Sport and Health Psychologist, Mental Coach

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Dr. Stefano De Dominicis - Sport and Health Psychologist, Mental Coach

Dr. De Dominicis, Mental Coach, Licensed Clinical Therapist, Associate Professor Sport and Health Psy

WHAT I DO
I help people to live a healthy and fulfilling life, by expressing their full potential and by growing and developing above and beyond what they deemed possible. If you are interested or curious to learn more, or you need any help or support, don't hesitate to contact me. ABOUT ME
I am a Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Therapist (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) and Certified Mental and Executive Coach, and I hold a PhD in Psychology. I am also Associate Professor in Sport and Health Psychology at the University of Copenhagen. I founded and direct "RAISETHEMIND - Performance and Wellbeing" where we help people improve their mental, physical and social health.

17/02/2026

I am a bit nerd.....and I tend to over-explain things 😅

But if you want to combine running and lifting, you should keep things simple:
1. how many times per week can you exercise, realistically? split it in half between running and lifting
2. full body, strength training sessions, only: use compounds exercises mainly, and do 3 (very hard) working sets per major muscle groups
3. 80% of your runs should be easy: zone 2 is key here, so you avoid burnout and injury

And check this out: I have created a new hybrid training program--comment HYBRID or just DM me and I'll send it over 🏃🏋️♂️

17/02/2026

I am a bit nerd.....and I tend to over-explain things 😅

But if you want to combine running and strength training, you should keep it simple:

1. how many days per week can you exercise, realistically? split it in half between running and strength.
2. full body strength training only: do 3 heavy working sets per muscle group, mostly compound exercises, for the 6 basic movement patterns (horizontal push, horizontal pull, vertical pull, vertical push, hinge, squat)
3. 80% of run sessions at easy pace: zone 2 is key here, so you avoid overtraining.

So, keep it simple, be consistent, and watch your body and performance transform.

And check this out: I have developed a new hybrid training program--comment YES or DM me if you want it--I'll send it over 🏃🏋

16/02/2026

You don’t need 6 workouts per week.

You need 2–3 strength sessions. 45–60 minutes each.
Done consistently.

That’s enough to build muscle and lose fat.
If…
✔️ You sleep well and enough
✔️ You eat enough protein and keep your diet mostly healthy
✔️ You move daily (walking more than you think matters)

On paper, it looks simple.

In real life?
It’s hard to stay consistent with all three.
That’s why structure, support, and accountability make the difference.

So let me ask you:
👉 Which one do you struggle with the most right now — training, sleep, food, or daily movement?

Let’s talk about it 💬

14/02/2026

Vi søger 5 mænd, der vil bygge muskelmasse og tabe fedt de næste 3 måneder:
- Premium small group personlig træning
- Altid med coach
- Individuel vejledning
- Mål- og opfølgningssamtaler
- Intelligent funktionel træning
- Klar struktur
- Ansvarlighed, der holder dig konsekvent

Vi starter om 2 uge – kun 5 pladser.

Hvis du er klar til at blive stærkere, mere markeret og mere selvsikker — uden at spilde timer i fitnesscenteret — så er det her for dig.

👉 Skriv KLAR eller send mig en DM, så booker vi en gratis introsamtale og ser, om det er det rette match 💪

13/02/2026

How is your new year resolution going?

Building an maintaining a new habit is hard. Everything seems to work against you.

Here is a couple of behavioural science solutions that can help:
- don't be alone: find a person, or a group of people, that will help you be accountable
- eliminate distractions: wanna stop eating that extra gelato after dinner? stop purchasing it --> make an environment that supports your goal
- add things, rather than eliminating it: try to add an extra portion of vegetables, rather than eliminating an extra scoop of pasta
- create a routing around the new behaviour: book your spot at the group training class at the same times and days every week; prepare your gym clothes the day before; never miss twice.

Remember: falling off track is not the problem. The problem is when you keep staying off track. Professional athletes always adapt their training plans: so we are allowed to adapt, change plans, and stick to only 80% of our plans. That's simply how life works.

So, do you want to go back to a sustainable routing of exercise and training?
DM me or comment IAMBACK and I'll send you a free guide about the best strategies you can use to build back your new habit.

12/02/2026

YES--if you are thinking resuming sport is a good idea.

In this photo, you can see the section of the upper leg of two different persons: 74-years old sedentary man VS. 70-years old active man.

Guess who is going to live better in their elderly? Who will be more independent? Who will be able to do the things they love for longer time and more years?

Remember: falling off is not the problem. Staying off is.
If you are thinking to start exercising, it's never too late. With the right approach and support you can make tremendous changes.

We are starting a new introforløb program in March, so if you are considering getting back to exercise, here is your occasion: DM me or comment JA if you are interested--only 8 spots available.

11/02/2026

This is why you can't keep exercise consistently.

Life is hard enough and easily gets busy. Plans change, unforeseen events occur.
Plus, our brains are wired to keep us safe and comfortable.

That's why creating a new habit is hard, especially if you want to start a new behaviour.

Here is what behavioural science can teach us, on how to start exercising and, importantly, how to continue sustainably and long term:
1. Try new activities : find something new, stimulating, enjoyable.
2. Do it with likeminded people: trying alone requires a lot of willpower, while joining a group makes it much easier.
3. Follow expert advice: a coach, an experienced friend, a local community, all can guide you in the proper way, letting you avoid burnout or mistakes and setback.

Do you want to know more about how we can help you develop your new healthier lifestyle? DM or comment SUND, and I'll reach out 😉

10/02/2026

At falde fra er helt normalt.
At starte forfra kræver mod.

Du er klar til det her.
Du har bare brug for en plan, der faktisk virker — og et fællesskab af mennesker, der støtter dig.

Hos VFitLab støtter vi dig hele vejen.
Ingen pres. Ingen perfektion. Kun fremskridt.

👉 Send mig en DM eller skriv READY for at booke en gratis prøvetime og en gratis introsamtale.
Tag det første skridt — det kan føre dig meget længere, end du tror.

08/02/2026

Strength training is one of the most effective tools we have to improve mental health and psychological wellbeing.

Scientific research consistently shows that regular, structured exercise reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression, with effects comparable — and in some cases even superior — to those of anxiolytics and antidepressants.

Why does this happen?
Because training changes the way our brain and nervous system respond to stressful events.

So move your body. Use it. Train, exercise, play sports, go for a walk, take the stairs. Because we are an integrated mind–body system, and the mind works better when the body works better.

And if you need support for training, weight loss, or to develop a new healthy lifestyle, just reach out. Comment here or DM me. I am here to help you.

06/02/2026

Just move! Every occasion is a good occasion to move.
And btw we train so that when there is physical work to do, we can do it without problems.

04/02/2026

Strength for Life 💪

A 6-week strength program for busy parents and professionals who want more strength, energy, and confidence — without spending hours in the gym.

✔️ 45–50 min smart strength training
✔️ Small groups (max 8)
✔️ Coaching, structure & real results
✔️ Strength that carries over into everyday life

We start on Monday 23/2, and spots are very limited.

👉 Comment STRONG or send me a DM to book a free intro meeting and see if Strength for Life is the right fit for you.

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