Here's a quick list of things you can do to strengthen your immune system and improve your overall health: Take a multi-vitamin every day (including 2-4000iu of Vit-D as maintenance) Wash your hands often Use hand sanitizer often Stay hydrated (resulting in going to the restroom often) Reduce touching eyes with unwashed fingers Stay clear [...]
The following is an itemized list of what it takes to achieve total well-being. Physical Health: Drink plenty of water. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured IN plants. Live with the [...]
Make your sleep a PRIORITY. Do all the things you need to do to get this back on track. Remember, if your sleep is messed up, so are you. Here’s a list of the best ideas on improving sleep (prioritized starting with what to do first): Use a thought awareness exercise like meditation to quiet [...]
85% of U.S. adults consume caffeine daily and they are prone to increased blood pressure, meaning greater chances of heart disease, and feeling more stressed than if they didn't drink their coffee, cola or tea. The Duke University research team found that even if people don't consume caffeine after 1pm, the effects remain until they [...]
How Important Is Sleep? "Psychology and sleep researchers have confirmed that your emotional stability and cognitive strength are strongly affected by your sleep. But it’s actually even more significant than that - poor sleep contributes to alterations in mood, concentration, motivation, attention and motor skills (coordination and timing). If you were wondering why there's a [...]
Mental Training, Inc., a company aimed to make good athletes great through mental preparation and toughness, has partnered with the esteemed United States Tennis Association (USTA) Northern California; a partnership that will undoubtedly have an effect on the entire tennis community. USTA is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of tennis. [...]
By Carla-Dyann Brown & Dr. Bob Neff, Mental Trainers® The 2011 NBA Finals were an exciting victory for some, and a devastating defeat for others. Although the actions of many were questioned and reviewed, one of the most notable athletes accused of performing at sub-par levels during the NBA Finals was Miami Heat star, LeBron [...]
There is an interesting relationship between Emotion, Memory and Confidence. Research clearly tells us that strong emotions create more vivid, long-lasting memories. Athletes need to have mistake amnesia and remember their successes. Our mental and physical practice also affects our memories. If what we remember is positive, our confidence will be higher. We then know [...]
As a high-performance athlete, it's important to call upon strength and toughness in a moment's notice. Here are some great examples of self-talk you can use to get yourself in the right state of mind, and right away. I love competition The bigger the tournament, the more comfortable I feel In any situation, I turn [...]
I'm just a few days away from competition again, and I must admit I'm getting excited! At this weekend's National Qualifier in Colorado I only have 2 other people in my bracket, so essentially all I would have to do is weigh in and I will have qualified without competing. I have had a couple [...]