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Mental Toughness = Success in Sports
Sport psychology studies the four mental toughness skills that all athletes (regardless of age) use consistently, in conjunction with training and nutrition, to give them the ultimate performance edge.
- motivation
- confidence,
- concentration
- emotional and physiological control
Whether you are a personal trainer, group fitness instructor or coach, the tools and techniques listed here will help your clients to enhance their performance and give them the best shot at realizing their true potential.
Mental toughness techniques will help your clients to perform consistently. How?
Because these techniques all take advantage of the one thing clients have 100% control over: their effort.
In a sport and physical activity environment, where there are many uncontrollable factors, it’s essential for clients to focus on aspects of performance they can control.
- They can control how they think about their fears.
- They can control when they pay attention to their vision.
- They can take the time to highlight things they did well and things they could do better next time.
- They can practice positive self-talk.
- They can choose the optimal times in their training to tune in or tune out of the work (i.e., when to choose association and when to opt for dissociation).
- They can be prepared for training by selecting songs that set the stage for success and happiness.
- Mental imagery is a powerful tool for helping with recuperation from injuries.
As clients incorporate these skills into their daily physical training, you will see them reach new standards of performance and feel incredible about themselves!
Mark O’Neill and Shelley Donald are both registered Personal Trainers