Tag: relaxation
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Enhanced Mental Performance: Top 10 Reasons to Work With a Mental Performance Coach.
While the physical aspect of sports often takes the spotlight, what often goes unnoticed is the immense influence of the mind on performance. The best athletes know this and work to train their mind to be a powerful weapon to be wielded. Mental skills are incredibly important to a successful career but can be hard…
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Schema Hacking: Your numbers are day’d
The author proposes a novel approach to counting workout reps based on the days of the week to make sets feel easier. By aligning rep numbers with weekdays, the excitement towards the end of the week overrides feelings of fatigue, utilizing the concept of schemas. This technique can be adapted to various rep schemes, offering…
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How to optimize the Off-Season
With fall sport season concluded and winter sports deep into the season, many athletes will be entering their off-season and off-season training programs. In today’s blog, we will discuss a simple X-step process to optimize the off-season. The only tools needed are a notebook and pen. As you continue to progress through the off-season, make sure…
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Conquering Performance Anxiety in Sports: Unleashing Your Clutch Potential
To Sink or Swim Performance anxiety, often referred to as nerves, jitters, or the yips is a formidable opponent that plagues athletes often at crucial moments in a game or competition. It’s the pounding heart, sweaty palms, and racing thoughts that can leave even the most skilled athletes feeling overwhelmed. The good news is totally…
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An Athlete’s Guide to Taper
On one hand, a championship taper is an incredibly simple thing, reduce your total volume and workload and let your body rest. Seems simple enough, however any athlete who has directly experienced a taper, or any coach who has managed a team during a taper knows it is anything but simple. As your body heals…