Episode 4. Imagery and Visualisation in Sports

There are many tactics to boost performance yet a little is known on the mental ones. Many athletes ignore the mental preparation and give their full attention on just physical performance and stamina. Did you know when an athlete imagines a run in the game the same regions in the brain stimulate as the ones during an actual run? This gives you a head start in the game or performance to be prepared to all the scenarios. Did you know imagery is not only seeing but living the experience in your mind with 5 senses? Michael Phelps knows. Join the talk today to learn many more! 

If you want to skip to the sections you want to hear:

The first 2 mins: What is imagery and guided imagery?

3rd Min: How some of the world elite athletes apply this technique for their preparation

5th Min: Which senses contribute to building the imagery of a game scenario and how? How I can imagine my whole day to prepare for it mentally?

7th Min +: The Video Tape method and visualising the whole day. How did Michael Phelps do it?

9th Min: Habit of success and how to condition your mind and body for a win.

10th Min: The study on the athlete’s brain and how stimulation works.

11th Min: Some tips to get there quick!

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