Visualizing what you want to achieve If you have ever wondered how sometimes you have wanted something so badly and in your mind you saw it happen over and over and then all of a sudden it happens ... Now thats visualizing :) But often people think its just about seeing something in your mind but actually its sooooo much more !!!You have to use all your senses when you visualize . You have to see it , hear it, feel it and be able to smell it . That's what visualization is about ...
The Power of Visualization
You could practice your skills, think of your lifts , see yourself on the podium or just see the body you want to achieve through crossFit and feel the happiness of when you have achieved this all in your mind .Mental practice can get you closer to where you want to be in life, and it can prepare you for success !
A study looking at the brain and its patterns in weightlifters found that the patterns activated when a weightlifter lifted hundreds of kilograms were similarly activated when they only imagined themselves lifting the weights .Research has also revealed that its almost as effective as true physical practice but doing both together is even more effective . You have to train your brain the same way as what you would train your muscles . Atleast everyday for about 10min , have your quiet time and think of what you want to achieve and the more you practice this the more it will become automatic and its a great way to unwind your day and have that "me time" you were looking for :)
Next post ill be giving step by step instructions on how you can start your visualization practice !
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So true, mental strength training is just as important as physical strength training. that's why you WILL get that medal at the 2014 olympics. Good article
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