MILANO-CORTINA (NBC) - Sports can be just as physical as they are mental. Watch Olympic athletes get in their zone and visualize the course before they get rolling. Follow this link for more Olympic ...

Back in summer 2021, the world learned a big lesson about Olympic athletes and mental health when Simone Biles, a highly decorated gold medalist gymnast, pulled out of the competition. She later ...

Have you ever wondered what holds athletes back from reaching their peak performance? Sports Psychology has identified five major fears that often hinder athletes. These fears can create significant ...

What do resilient leaders and Olympic athletes have in common? They both leverage visualization to manage competition in ambiguous times. Many of the world’s most elite athlete’s utilize a “mental gym ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. — In the world of elite sports, mental training is often overlooked, despite its crucial role in achieving peak performance. However, thanks to Elisa Chapman and her neuro and ...

Negative external or internal psychological factors can lead to mental blocks, causing breaks in focus and preparation, poor performance and, at times, injuries to the athlete. They can produce ...

Motivational Monday: How Can Swimmers Benefit from Visualization? As many swimmers are currently in the throws of championship season, here is one way to rehearse a race without getting into the water ...

Learn how Olympic snowboarder Red Gerard visualizes his runs and how you can use mental imagery to crush your next big moment. Rachel MacPherson, C.P.T. As Red Gerard flies down the slopestyle course ...

Shooting for the stars and achieving the extraordinary is nothing new for elite athletes who reach the pinnacle of any sport. Hans Henken is one of the world’s finest sailors; an Olympic medalist last ...