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David Goggin’s Subjugation of Pain
What is the true driving force of endurance? According to ex-Navy SEAL, ultrarunner David Goggins, it is mental fortitude.
What is the Sound-Powered Mind?
The capabilities of sound are often underestimated. This article explores if such capabilities can be used in athletics.
The Truth About Taking Time off Sports
The idea of taking time off from sports is often disliked by extremely competitive athletes. However, the key to preventing burnout in athletes is proper rest.
The Power of Composure: From an Athlete’s Perspective
The ability to maintain one’s composure is something that many athletes struggle with. Yet, there is power in staying composed.
Losing – How to Get Over it and Why it can Actually be a Good Thing
Most people don’t like losing, but losing is an essential part of the game. With the right mindset, your response to a loss can be more valuable than a win.
What is Pain?
Understanding the human body can be very helpful for athletes in any sport. A particularly fascinating phenomenon concerning the human body is the idea of pain.
How do Learning and Memory Work?
From our youth, we learn many things from many subjects. But, what does learning actually mean? And how does the process truly work?
Don’t Live in the Past. Live in the Moment.
Having a proper mindset is imperative in all sports. This article explores the importance of living in the moment.
The Power of Distraction… and Controversy
Focus and distraction go hand in hand. In the world of sports, the former is absolutely necessary. This article will go over the intricacies of distractions with examples and connections to the sports world.
Making a Decision
Many have heard of Simon Biles’s decision to not compete in the vault and uneven bars apparatus finals, yet many have failed to consider the true depths of that decision.
What Sets The Elite From The Rest: An Interview with a Tennis Star
As they say, you are the Master of your Mind, it is you who should decide whether you want to remain unable to be motivated or unwilling to be satisfied. Rome was not built in a day; it burned faster than it was built. It takes years of practise, dedication and commitment to become an inspiration but it takes no time to lose everything.
Why Many Athletes Make Great Poker Players (And Vice Versa)
Poker can be a game full of surprises. In the following article, the relationship between this tactical game and the realm of the mind will be explained.
Need to Break Out of Your Slump?
Every athlete deals with a stretch of bad play. Being in a slump challenges the mental side of your game even more than the physical. Here are a few tips on how to sharpen your mind and break out.
Dealing With Fans For the First Time?
If you’re passionate about your sport, you may be thinking about the moment when you begin to play in front of hundreds, or even thousands of people. Don’t sweat it! Here are a few tips to deal with the pressure that a big crowd can create.
The Conscious Brain vs. the Unconscious Brain
There are significant differences between the conscious and the unconscious parts of your brain. Knowing them can unlock doors in your life that could lead to growth.
Meditation and Mindfulness - An Athlete’s Guide to Positive Mental Health
Meditation and mindfulness are essential in everyday living. Not only do they benefit your normal thinking but such practices also open up more aspects of your life. The following is a guide on how to achieve the benefits of meditation and mindfulness.
Speed and Patience - How Months of Training Leads to an Eleven Second Race
Despite it looking fairly simple and straightforward, sprinting actually involves a lot of technique, precision, and attention to detail in order to run a successful race. Mobility and stretching, footwork, measurements, body motion, lifting and conditioning, and sprinting drills all factor into running a great 100 meter dash, and it takes months to master the tedious range of motion and exercises to get it down to the letter.
How Neuroscience Affects Your Performance
Everyone knows that our brain is important but what about the specific parts? Remember to keep your mind in peak condition so these brain parts can function.
Being a Teenager in Sport: How to Deal With Difficult Teammates
Sometimes, it’s difficult to navigate through sports when your teammates aren’t the most supportive. Here are tips to help you in those types of situations.
You Can’t “Try” to Hit a Baseball
You probably heard the phrase “your mindset is key”. But what does that really mean? It means that you can’t try hitting a baseball. You should allow yourself to hit!