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5 Effective Methods For Losing Belly Fat Fast

Having a flat tummy does a whole lot more than just make you look great and attractive- it can, in fact, help you live longer and live that long life much more healthily. For a lot of people, the first one may seem to be the better reason to lose weight and hence lose belly fat but pay heed to the second part of that statement as well. It is also not that surprising that people are fascinated with flat tummies. We are evolutionarily wired to like people who have strong and relatively flatter tummies. That is just how […]

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Advanced Technologies for Brain Health

Advanced Technologies for Brain Health

Modern technology has blessed us in several ways. Although various negative impacts have been caused due to these technologies as well. A well-functioning brain promotes living life at its fullest potential. And the technology has found a way to boost it. According to the experience of the past decade, there emerged a technological field for brain fitness. The goal of these products is to enhance memory, concentration, visual and spatial skills, and executive function for the users. From smartphone apps to videogames are used for these purposes. And it is safe to say, the interest in this field is […]

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Mind Over Matter: Mental Strategies From Pro Boxers

Mind Over Matter: Mental Strategies From Pro Boxers

Being a great boxer involves more than a great left hook. Sure, being in shape is important, however, many people underestimate arguably the greatest asset in boxing: mental strength. Many people, both boxers and spectators alike, downplay the importance of mental strength because it’s harder to quantify than physical ability. Psychologists would agree, however, that both mental and physical strength provide the edge necessary to be a champion fighter. Psychologists believe despite the battle being physical, they attribute up to 90 percent of the battle to mental preparation. In fact, most boxing matches begin way before a fighter even […]

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How Martial Arts Help You Overcome Fears

How Martial Arts Help You Overcome Fears

Do you know how many times you missed an opportunity or haven’t done something because you were afraid? Fear, like limits, is something that only exists in your mind, and whether you recognize it or not, you are a bigger and stronger person than the things you fear. If you have been scared for a long time and want to stop letting the fear control you, why not just do it? In this article, we will show you how martial arts help you overcome your fears. Makes you stronger physically and mentally There is no doubt that your body […]

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Using Positive Self-Talk to Improve Performance

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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3 Things Coaches Can Do To Help Players Overcome Anxiety

3 Things Coaches Can Do To Help Players Overcome Anxiety

Everyone feels a bit nervous before a big game. That’s normal. There’s a difference, however, between nerves and anxiety. When apprehension starts interfering with a player’s performance – and worse, their personal life – it’s a problem. Here’s what you as a coach can do to help.  3 Things Coaches Can Do To Help Players Overcome Anxiety According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 18 percent of adults experience anxiety. It is, by all accounts, the most common mental illness in the country, affecting around 40 million adults a year.  Yet even with anxiety’s prevalence, only around […]

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What is your WHY?

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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The Sports Psychology Strategy That Helped Me Become A Professional Athlete

The Sports Psychology Strategy That Helped Me Become A Professional Athlete

  What is success and how is measured? What does it mean to fail or succeed? Are failure and success based on end results or is it process oriented? These are important questions to consider as athletes, coaches, sports parents, and performance psychology professionals. I was freshman in High School when I first heard about the opportunity to play basketball for a college in a foreign country, thousands of miles away from my home in Boras, Sweden. At the time the idea felt so out of reach and so big that I did not want to dream about it. Fast-forwarding a few years, I […]

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Calm Your Nerves… Literally

Almost every athlete experiences nervousness and/or anxiety about their performance from time to time. What separates the elite athletes from everyday players is the ability to control and even use this nervous energy for their benefit. This, however, is not an easy task to accomplish. “CALM DOWN!” … We have all heard this from coaches, parents, and teammates before or during a performance where it is evident that anxiety has overtaken our control. But this is easier said than done. Anxiety has potentially detrimental physiological effects on the human body. These effects can easily inhibit athletes from achieving their […]

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