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mental training
The Real Reason Your Hard Work Isn't Paying Off
The most important piece you're missing from your training might not have to do with diet or exercise.
Eric C. Stevens
What Are Your Injuries Telling You About Your Life?
"There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophies." - Nietzche
Eric C. Stevens
Why You Fail Under Pressure (And How to Succeed Next Time)
Have you ever why so many athletes "forget" how to successfully complete a movement they've done hundreds of times?
Craig Marker
How Much Do You Want It? The 4 Levels of Motivation for Lifters
Is your training stuck in a rut? Step back and take an honest look at what motivates you to lift.
Dresdin Archibald
The 1 Mental Muscle You're Not Using (But Your 5-Year-Old Is)
Imagination isn't just for playing dress up. It applies to our training, too.
Josh Vogel
10 Good Reads on the Mental Aspects of Sport Fighting
Explore these ten books from experts in MMA, boxing, and martial arts on mental strength.
Eric C. Stevens
Meditation 101: Why and How to Start a Meditation Practice
Meditation has amazing benefits for your body and mind, especially in our fast-paced society.
Nicole Crawford
Lessons From Pavel: Strength As a Skill and the Value of Practice
To make your best progress with your physical goals, all you may need is a shift in how you view your training sessions.
Logan Christopher
You Are Not Prepared: How to Survive a Life-or-Death Situation
Physical training can only take us so far in self-defense - we must become masters of natural fear response.
Matt Beecroft
How to Manage Arousal Levels for Competitive Advantage
You could be the strongest person at the event, but if you can’t psych up and down, you might lose.
Logan Christopher
The Top 10 Sports Psychology Articles of 2014
We all want to succeed, in the gym and in life. These articles will help you get motivated and exceed your own expectations.
Breaking Muscle Editors
The 5 Key Mindset Qualities of Successful Athletes
While everyone has a different personality, I have found there are five key mindset qualities common with nearly all successful athletes.
Kyle Williams
The Most Effective Ergogenic Aid for Your Performance
When looking for performance enhancing supplements, we need to first identify where our positive thinking lies on the spectrum.
Kevin Cann
A Powerful Mental Strategy for Success on Game Day
Trying to fix your motivation by attempting to go even harder is a long-term recipe for injury or burnout. So what's the answer?
Kyle Williams
The Beauty of Suffering in Kettlebell Sport
I may not be the strongest or the most technical lifter on the platform, but I will suffer. And I’d rather die than put the bells down.
Chris Doenlen
Science Says Imagery Is a Powerful Psych-Up Tool
In a new study, a quieter version of psyching up was proven effective, as long as the timing is right.
Doug Dupont
How to Instantly Improve in Any Exercise
Having showed this technique to many people, I find about 80% see improvement immediately.
Logan Christopher
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