mental skills

Mental Moment-theory vs reality

Written by on July 28, 2012

reality

If I haven’t said this before I will say it now. I love what I do! I have the opportunity to work with great people! I have the chance to help people change their lives and for me there is no greater gift. In this life changing process there is always a realization that if you are not in the situation you are trying to change, i.e. audition, Olympics, business negotiations, etc., then we talk in theory, find ways to utilize new skills in other areas of your life and set up as many simulation experiences as we can. Sometimes … Continued

Add mental training to your physical training program

Written by on September 7, 2011

Obesity in 2008

I am writing another book and although it’s gear towards fitness professionals some of the principles could be used by coaches. It’s a step by step education & process for adding mental skills into a physical skills training program. What could be better than having a more well rounded arsenal of knowledge and skills to better help your clients and athletes? It’s not as difficult as it sounds! One of the biggest things I hope to get across in this book is that what you do as a personal trainer and coach can have a huge impact on people’s lives … Continued

Developing a mental training plan

Written by on August 10, 2011

Team in Training

Mental skill in sports & exercise are not inherent as are many physical skill but they are just as important. 1. Do you work with athletes or clients who aren’t improving no matter what you do? 2. Do you wonder why people aren’t motivated to improve? 3. Do you wonder why people drop out? 4. Do you wonder why people don’t stick to the workout? All of these are mental! On Monday, August 29 (4-5pm Mountain, 3-4pm Pacific, 5-6pm Central, 6-8pm Eastern) I will have my 2nd webinar with USAT on Developing a Mental Training Plan. This webinar although geared … Continued