visualization

Pain in exercise normally arises from both subjective feelings, and also the stimulation of the nervous system. Is virtual reality (VR) an effective means of reducing the perception of pain?

The difference between world-class and second-tier begins between the ears.

When looking for performance enhancing supplements, we need to first identify where our positive thinking lies on the spectrum.

Self esteem, psyching up, and life lessons. These are all ways that fitness interacts with our minds beyond the physical scope of the gym.

I have been using this nighttime meditation and exercise for a few weeks, and I have yet to make it all the way through before falling asleep.

Visualization can help you achieve strength, flexibility, reduced time, or a large feat like completing a marathon.

What does it mean to follow your bliss, and how do you know when you're doing it? Here are some practices and tips on finding that place for yourself.

Creating a vision using proven techniques, rather than trudging along like Conan on the mill wheel, can help you achieve a new level of determination in regards to eating.

What's the best way to psych up before a lift, sprint, or other athletic attempt? A new study found visualization blows other methods out of the water.

We go out from the old in celebration and into the new year contemplating what we want to do and who we want to be. Make a vision board (or as I like to call it, a “make sh#t happen” board).

Do you spend a lot of time watching videos to help you learn new movements? A new study suggests that might be a great way to learn.

Mental imagery can be a powerful tool for achieving your goals. Here are six lessons on improving your performance through visualization.

You can improve your performance by improving your visualization skills. And if you've never done visualization, I'm going to walk you through how to do it, step by step.

In 1984 the Russians realized that Olympic athletes who mentally rehearsed their sport experienced a positive impact on their performance. It's simple, and you should try it too.

As an athlete, you know that giving your mind time to recover is important, and visualization can be a tool for success. Here's how to quiet the mind and get started on this beneficial practice.

Can your thoughts determine whether you set a PR? Science says “yes.” According to new research, mental imagery can be a powerful tool for strength training.

How can a video camera and some Post-It notes improve your athletic performance and life? Build on your practice of visualization technique with the tools in this video.