The human brain is the most complex organ in our bodies and arguably in all of creation. Learning to unlock its powers is the key to unlocking consistent high-level performance. When it comes to its relationship with athletic ability we must analyze its effect on human behavior. Research suggests that our behavior is formed from a complex interaction of three parts: our actions (what we do), our cognition (what we think), and our emotions (how we feel). Our actions are probably the most well understood part of this equation. It consists of the things we do that can be […]
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In general, we see many high-performance athletes do things right. Let’s see why. For example, Michael Phelps, the most successful swimmer of all time. Usain Bolt, equally important and winner of medals in 100 or 200 meters. These athletes always seem to get their way, both physiologically and psychologically. Other cases such as NFL players who have other pressure, but also overcome. It should be noted that these athletes take different attitudes, perhaps in contrast to each other, before a competition. Phelps, for example, can be seen sitting, serene and listening to music before swimming. While we see Bolt […]
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17
Dec
2019
What is your WHY?
“Direction is more important than speed” The highest level performers in all walks of life have one specific thing in common – they have a WHY! This is true for CEO’s of Fortune 1000 companies, U.S Military Special Forces Operators, professional and Olympic athletes, and even A-list celebrities. What does it mean to have a WHY? All of the people mentioned above are able to successfully compete at the absolute peak of their field because they have a clear and defined reason to do what they do. Their WHY gives them purpose, motivation, determination, discipline and constantly reminds […]
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02
Oct
2019
Impact of Caffeine on Sports Performance
85 percent of the US population consumes caffeine every day in the form of coffee, tea, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Caffeine is a psychoactive drug that stimulates the brain, elevates your mood, and postpones fatigue. As is the case with any other ‘drug,’ you need to be careful about how much caffeine you take, especially if you are an athlete. Caffeine affects everyone differently depending on their size, weight, health condition, the amount taken, and whether or not the person is used to it. No matter how much you love a delicious cup of coffee in the morning or a […]
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It is an illusion to think that the elderly are incapable of physical activity, therefore cannot participate in sports. Some people sincerely believe that physical activity becomes obsolete with age. The widespread misconceptions also includes the idea that it is dangerous for older people to participate in sports due to the risk of injury. A recent report provided by healthcare specialists revealed that most people avoid physical activity all together at the age of 65. They either just sit or lay down most of the day – chillin. The immobility of the seniors increases their vulnerability making them suffer […]
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30
Jan
2019
Five Benefits of Playing Sports
The sports game is not only a fun-loving activity, but it is way more than that. You can easily find that many people love to play football, cricket, basketball, and such other games. Have you ever noticed that why these games are so popular and why your parent force to play such games? Well, there are many reasons behind it, and some of them are as follow – 1. Stay Physically Fit You will be getting better with time as if you are playing sports games. The very first benefit comes to your physical health. Football is full of […]
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