Whether
you are a world class athlete, or just like to play recreational
sports, everyone likes to perform well. As a former professional
athlete I know the physical and mental skills that are needed to
perform your best consistently. Below you will find a self-assessment,
books, and resources to get you started toward peak athletic performance.
I have extensive experience in sport psychology focussed on building
confidence and getting your mind out of the way of you physical
abilities.
Athletic
Performance Self-assessment: goal is to answer yes to as many of
the questions as possible.
1.
Do you perform at your best at least 90% of the time?
2. Do you know why, when you are not performing well?
3. Are you able to clearly visualize what you want to accomplish?
4. Do you always frame setbacks in a positive way?
5. Do you let yourself know that you can be the best at what
you do?
6. Do you practice properly as opposed to just often?
7. Do you take adequate time off?
8. Are you in the best physical condition for your sport?
9. Do you drink adequate fluid before and during your activity?
10. Are you completely focussed on the task when you are performing? |
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Tips
to improve your athletic performance
- Get
a qualified coach who knows about sport psychology if you want
to be your best. They can help you with observations that you
may miss.
- Learn
to vividly visualize what you want to do. This actually helps
to "wire" the performance into your body because it
does not know the difference between reality and your imagination.
- Learn
how to positively frame every negative experience and constantly
affirm your skill and ability. Listen to Tiger Woods in interviews,
especially after a bad performance (very rare). He is a master
at this. Get a coach or even a sport psychologist to help you.
- No
body works well if it goes at full capacity everyday. Like any
other job you need at least one day off per week. Two is even
better. Your body needs time to recuperate and process the learning
you have given it.
- If
you have trouble with focus, you may want to try some of the techniques
on meditation.
These
athletic performance links have been personally chosen based on
my review and client feedback. Please let me know about your experience
with these companies so that I can maintain the highest quality
links to help my visitors. Email me at sean@wholelifegym.com
with your feedback.
- Find
great performance enhancing books for your specific sport below
at Amazon.com
- PGAProfessional.com
PGA Professional golf instruction web site, featuring free golf
tips, articles, "Ask the Pro," and lots more!
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