Sports Psychology

Setting goals and falling in love are similar...and frightening. What if what you want doesn't happen? Isn't it easier to avoid the heartbreak? Learn how to set scary, but achievable goals.

You don't actually have to be a competitor to be a true teammate. I have found strength in being the "peripheral teammate" and I know what I do makes a difference for my team at CrossFit LA.

As a psychologist, a CrossFit affiliate owner, and mother, Allison Belger felt she had a unique perspective on the power of community. Writing a book about it was something she quite simply had to do.

What kind of competitor are you? What motivates you? Is your current activity something you can sustain for life and does it support your life? Let's walk through our motivations and look for balance.

We all know the phrase, "Wax on. Wax off." But have you really THOUGHT about what it means? In terms of your own training and the patience required? The Karate Kid had it right.

Don’t let discipline get in the way of really getting know your body. It’s a deeply courageous act to stop and listen. If you tune-in regularly, your body will never lead you astray.

I learned the hard way that constantly beating up my body without appreciating what it gave me can only end up in a place of illness and injury. Read how I learned to express gratitude to my body.

Who doesn't love having the universe on their side? Here are two ways to harness the power of momentum for any area of your life - fitness, health, or career.

From the hyped up football player to the calm golfer, finding the right emotional state that is appropriate for the task at hand is central to your ability to succeed in sports

What if pretending you are a super hero or channeling a "power animal" could help you lift more? There's actually some science behind it! Find out how your imagination can improve reality.

Having an optimistic attitude can be essential for an athlete in competition and training. An athlete with optimism will train hard and push through the rough spots.