Mental Training for Peak Performance: Top Athletes Reveal the Mind Exercises They Use to Excel
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In this brand-new edition, updated with material on today's best athletes, a top sports psychologist reveals the mental strategies champions use to win in a variety of sports-from cycling and skiing to golf and tennis Mental Training for Peak Performance teaches you that sweat isn't enough. Before you can win on the track, court, links, or slopes, you have to win in your head. Revised and updated for the first time since 1996, famed sports psychologist Steven Ungerleider, PhD, looks at the mental aspect of sports performance today, revealing the mind exercises champion athletes use to outshine the competition. The book provides detailed descriptions of mental techniques that work, explaining how to- o build confidence with affirmations and self-talk o clear your mind with breathing and meditation o maximize performance with mental snapshots o improve your game with guided imagery o use visual rehearsal to fine-tune your style o tap in to the power of dreams With a new foreword by tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who has trained Andre Agassi, the Williams sisters, and many other star players, this is an excellent resource and guide for athletes at every level who hope to gain a competitive edge through mental training.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1594860289
ISBN13:9781594860287
Release Date:September 2005
Publisher:Rodale Books
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.87 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Good insight for everyone
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I found this book very interesting, because I do mental coaching for athletes and non-athletes. Ungerleider has written a very credible account of what it means to be an athlete under various kinds of pressures. The book is educational and entertaining as Ungerleider mentions several scientific studies and reveals the exercises used by many well-known athletes. Yet I think that someone with a restless mind might need more practical step-by-step advice on how to improve his/her concentration and stress management abilities. But I can easily recommend this to any athlete and others who are interested in managing their mind.
Mental Training for Peak Performance
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
A well researched and written book with some very sound advice. It covers relaxation, imaging and visualisation with practical examples of how to go about the processes. It also explains the relevance and the benefits an athlete can derive from using these techniques.
Great Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This book is a gold mine of information about the awesome power of visualization. It's filled with practical information and theories, with lots of PROOFS to scientifically validate the theories contained within. Highly Recommended.Zev Saftlas, Author of Motivation That Works: How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated
Mental Training
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book is perfect for any busy athelete. It's easy to read and it's principals are easy to follow and can be adapted to any type of sport. It's small enough to throw in your gym bag and take with you anywhere. It's not bogged down with testimonies from athletic super stars, just matter of fact and simple.If your looking for an extra edge in your competitions or just looking to reach your own personal goals, this book is a must.
Help reach your full sporting potential
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is an excellent resource and guide for anyone who is looking to try and get the most out of their sporting potential. It is an easy to read and well structured guide which gives you a number of exercises to help calm the nerves and keep the mind positive and focused. It also explains why each exercise works and has advice from elite athletes who have applied the techniques to their own sport. If you are a person who suffers from nerves on race day or looses confidence when they get to the start line, then this book is a must have for you.
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