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- ***Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Cheerleading And Sports Psychology: 15 Sources Of Stress For Parents, Kids And Coaches - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatOver the years, I have counseled many females who compete in figure skating, cheerleading and gymnastics at very high levels. These sports can be quite demanding, since they are different from many other sports. Consequently, these sports can place a great deal of stress on the young ...
Views: 4549(1 vote) - ***George Foreman’a Secret On Being Resilient And Staying Motivated - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatSince I am very interested in human potential and in personal growth, some time ago, I attended a motivational lecture given by George Foreman, the former heavyweight champion of the world. Many years ago, I wrote a few articles about George Foreman’s fight with Muhammad Ali, so I was quite ...
Views: 3401(1 vote) - ***How To Build Self-Confidence And Self-Esteem In Sports: One Simple, But Not So Obvious Tip For Parents - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatWatching children participate in sports can be a wonderful experience for youngsters and for their parents. Some kids really love having their family members at their sporting events. And some moms and dads love coaching their kids in sports like baseball, soccer, basketball and football. ...
Views: 2476(1 vote) - ***Parenting Tip: How To Coach Your Child At Any Sport - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatOne of the great things about being a parent is the fun you can have teaching your kids about what you know and enjoy. I love tennis, golf, photography photography, racquetball, fishing, swimming and chess. Like many fathers, when I became a dad, I was eager to share some of these interests ...
Views: 3319(3 votes) - ***Sports Psychology, Peak Performance And Baseball Derek Jeter: What Makes Him So Special? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatDerek Jeter recently got his 3,000 hit and he accomplished this milestone in very dramatic fashion. There are a lot of things for baseball fans to love about the shortstop for The New York Yankees-Derek Jeter. But what really makes him so special? He is a clutch hitter and a steady ...
Views: 3250(1 vote) - ***Who Is The Greatest Baseball Hitter Of All Time? Math And Psychology Provide The Answer - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatWe are approaching the World Series, so baseball is on the minds of many Americans right now. And baseball fans and sports pundits like to debate the issue of who is the best hitter of all time. And it is hard to compare hitters from different baseball eras. However, my colleague, pal ...
Views: 2816(1 vote) - 10 Techniques and Practices for Improving Your Golf Mindset - A Few May Surprise You like Tai Chi and Why or Golf Journaling Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2023 from Leon EdwardGolf is a mental game that requires focus, concentration, and a positive mindset. The way you approach the game mentally can greatly affect your performance on the course. A strong mindset can help you overcome challenges, stay focused, and make better decisions. In this article, we will explore ...
Views: 595(1 vote) - Can Exercise Cure Depression? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Astrid WhitingYou'd be surprised how many people around you are clinically depressed. During my career as a Medical Exercise Specialist, I've trained many people who suffered from depression. My hunch is you probably know someone right now who is struggling with depression. The Good News Duke ...
Views: 3886(2 votes) - Distress and Eustress. Do You Know the Difference? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Jack SingerWhen we think of emotional stress, we automatically assume it’s something that is bad for us. Yes, some kinds of stress are associated with health issues such as high blood pressure, headaches, and even weight gain. But not all stress is negative stress. To illustrate, think about stress on ...
Views: 2798(1 vote) - Get All FFF'd Up to BE Fit - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Michael MantellOK, before you go all holier than thou critical, or laugh so hard you can’t pay attention to this content of this article, here’s what being “All FFF’d Up” means when it comes to the secret sauce of being fit. It means if you are going to stick to a fitness program, you need to have Fun, include ...
Views: 2805(1 vote) - How Exercise Reduces Stress - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeResearch proves that regular exercise can offer many psychological and physiological benefits. Feeling psychologically (mentally) good makes life a lot more enjoyable. A bad day at work, an argument with your partner, financial issues etc. can lead to increased levels of stress. Stress can ...
Views: 2871(1 vote) - Positive Self-Talk For Rapid Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaDo you know that your current subconscious programming really determines your weight? If you want to lose weight permanently then you need to start working at the source of the problem. So how can you achieve this? One of the techniques that I use is called self-talk. This is something ...
Views: 6047(1 vote) - Staying active when injured or ill - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Karl StringerWe’ve all been there – a massive cold or flu sets in or you pick up a knock that stops you exercising and taking part in sports for a while. Many people react by severing all activity and drive for the duration of their ailment, turning into a heap of melancholy and despair. ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - The strange TRUTH about bicycle’s for WEIGHT LOSS - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2019 from Gary GeorgeThe best bicycle for fitness will be the one that you will ride… Unbelievably simple and at first seems to be a completely unhelpful as an answer. My intention after reading this post is that you’ll acknowledge the fact, it is all that really matters. I lost count the amount of weeks I have ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - Learning Experiences Suck! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Dr. Rob BellTom Lehman has had a long and distinguished career on the PGA Tour, but despite his longevity and victory in the 1996 British Open, he has (only) won five times on tour. The cumulative percentage of his victories per tournament is barely 1 percent. Kenny Perry has won thirteen PGA Tour events in ...
Views: 2275(3 votes) - 6 Things You Must Know That Will Stop Your Performance Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhen you suffer from performance anxiety, you know it by your immediate physical reactions and symptoms which include (but are not limited to) feeling sweaty and faint, fear of losing absolute control, trembling, hyperventilating, shaky voice, diarrhea, weakness in the knees, dry mouth, a desire ...
Views: 3041(2 votes) - Create Your Personal Mantra - It Works Wonders! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Jeremy HazeIf you ever spent more than 6 months in a row hitting the gym (or doing anything else for that matter), you are well aware of the saturation this constant repetition of activity can create. There comes a day when you just cannot force yourself out of the bed and into that stale aired torture ...
Views: 3625(2 votes) - ***How To Really Stop Violence In Sports - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatThe recent violence at a football game in Sarasota caused me to reflect, once again, on violence in sports and what can be done to remedy this problem. It is conceivable that we may see more violence on the field as frustration with the economy grows and the financial rewards which athletics ...
Views: 8233(2 votes) - Recruiting is a Four Year Process - Guideposts for the College Bound Student-Athlete - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Sean HusseyMany athletes have the desire to play sports in college, but don’t know where to begin or what to do. Simply stated, recruiting is a four year process. Preparation and education are every bit as important in marketing, and those who wait until their senior year find themselves behind the curve. ...
Views: 1109(3 votes) - How's Your Mental Fitness? Take This Quiz and Find Out - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Bill ColeHow fit do you consider yourself? You can be fit in any number of arenas--financial, health, physical, etc. You consult doctors, financial planners, chiropractors, CPA's, tax analysts, bankers, stock brokers, nutritionists, tennis pros, golf pros, physical therapists, fitness trainers and anyone ...
Views: 2493(12 votes) - Psychology Of Strength - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Joshua Hewett“True strength comes from within”. We've all heard similar sayings. Most successful athletes know that their mindset plays a strong role in their performance. Many recreational athletes and trainees also realize on some level that their thoughts and moods affect their workouts. But very ...
Views: 2763(2 votes) - Stay Motivated When You Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Jamie StedmanHave you ever been in the situation where you are working out, 10 minutes in you start to experience negative feelings, thoughts enter your head such as ‘Why am I doing this?’, ‘What am I going to achieve’, ‘I might as well just go home’. As a Personal Trainer in Llanelli I know that this is an ...
Views: 2804(1 vote) - How Inner Wisdom Serves Us in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Marc LernerWe live in a world where value is captured in thoughts or it goes unnoticed. Imagine really desiring something without being able to express it in words. Desires have power when they are put into words. Because our focus is on thinking most of the time , we would seldom strive for what we ...
Views: 1531(3 votes) - How I became a better parent through my kids' sports experiences - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Janis MeredithHow I became a better parent through my kids' sports experiences Character Lasts, Sports Don't, Part 2 of a 4 part series in the month of September. Sometimes kids are not the only ones who learn character lessons from playing sports. Parents can learn too. After 16 years of being a sports ...
Views: 1347(5 votes) - Medical transcription services: Reduces your work load impressively - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from sangeeta sharmaGone are the days when you to turn those files to find your patients’ health history. Now, get all those important data at your finger tips with the help of medical transcription services. Taking the advantage of these services you can easily keep a record of your patients’ records and ...
Views: 2607(1 vote) - Top 3 Alternative Therapy Approaches That Every Rehab Facility Should Adopt - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Alvina JenniferAn increasing number of rehab centers in Columbus Ohio are embracing holistic therapy approaches as a means to improve the recovery of users who are undergoing substance abuse. Addiction is a disease that changes the way the body interacts with the abused substance in a way that it never gets ...
Views: 1854(1 vote) - Dr Mike Martin, Sydney Sports Psychologist: Perform When It Matters - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Ray HanksA Brief Guide To Your Sporting Success Various obstacles get in the way of your sportingsuccess - A lack of focus, an inability to set relevant performance-focused goals, strong internal and external pressure to perform well, along with the challenge of trying to balance your personal life with ...
Views: 4179 - The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind’) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." # THE KEY ELEMENTS OF DETERMINATION AND SELF DISCIPLINE ON THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS "If a man has talent and cannot use it, he has failed. If ...
Views: 2308 - *** Tiger Woods Facing Eleven Tough Challenges - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatTiger Woods is dealing with a multitude of issues, losses and changes which seem to be impacting his performance on the golf course. Several years ago, most golf pundits thought he would definitely break Jack Nicklaus’record for wins in majors. I have coached many golfers on the mental ...
Views: 5600 - ***Golf Tips, Sports Psychology And Golf: What Does It Take To Make It On The PGA Tour? Is It Luck Or Skill? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatOne of my patients, a professional golfer, has been working at making it on the PGA Tour for several years. He is a lovely young man who is bright, well-educated, polite, talented and hard working. He is currently playing on the Asian Tour where he recently won an event. Making it as a ...
Views: 1920 - ***Golf Tips: Fourteen Ways To Get Out Of A Sand Trap The Way The Pros Do - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatI counsel lots of golfers. Some of them are professionals, some are highly ranked amateurs and juniors. Others are weekend warriors hoping to win a few more dollars and maybe the club championship. While most pros do not mind hitting out of bunkers, some golfers hate being stuck in the ...
Views: 4526 - ***Love Golf? Nervous On The First Tee? Here Are 16 Tips To Help You Stay Calm, Confident And Focused - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatOver the years, many golfers have come to see me to get help with their first tee jitters. Both low handicappers and high handicappers can be nervous at the start of a round. Some golfer report difficulty sleeping the night before a golf event due to stress related to looking bad on the ...
Views: 6474 - ***Putting Tips For Golfers: How To Putt In The Zone 39 Sport Psychology Tips For Golfers-Plus A Complete Sports Psychology Program For Golfers - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatPutting is a very mental task. It has very little to do with the golfer’s strength or size. Great putting is all about confidence, accuracy, focus and relaxation. Golfers who choke on short putts and golfers who lose tournaments have difficulty managing pressure and distractions when the ...
Views: 6197 - ***Sports Psychology And Bowling - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatBowlers are always looking for simple ways to get more strikes and spares and to add pins to their scores. Like other athletes, bowlers tend to enjoy their sport more when they are performing to their fullest potential. And bowling is very mental, once you master the mechanics of the ...
Views: 4020 - ***Sports Psychology And Peak Peformance In Tennis: How To Have A Powerful Serve - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatA big serve is a huge weapon in tennis. In order to serve well, you need to have reliable mechanics, an effective pre-serve routine and a range of different serves. In addition, top servers know how to disguise their serve, so their opponent can not determine what kind of serve is coming toward ...
Views: 2349 - ***Sports Psychology And Peak Performance: How To Really Get Your Head Into The Game One Simple Tip To Perform Your Best - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatCoaches from around the country and maybe from the world, sometimes remind athletes to “get their head into the game,” during an athletic contest. This well known sport cliché is a way to remind athletes to tune out distractions and stay focused on what is happening on the playing field or on ...
Views: 4041 - ***St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers Math And Psychology Identify The Winner - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatWhile media experts are predicting low television ratings, this year’s World Series could be a very interesting game for avid baseball fans. Tony La Russa is a very clever manager and he may continue to implement some innovative strategies with his pitching staff. If he does, this could make ...
Views: 2525 - ***What Do You Do When Your Child Does Not Make The Team? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatSchool has started and lots of young athletes will be trying out for school teams. And some kids will fail to make the team. Others won’t get the playing time they think they deserve. This time of year, I get lots of calls from parents of young athletes who are upset about their child’s role ...
Views: 5551 - ***Why Did The New York Giants Collapse Again This Year? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatGiant fans have to be disappointed as the team seems to have collapsed once again this season. Several weeks ago, a reporter interviewed me about the team and I thought they would be able to avoid another collapse. As it turns out, I was wrong…….. The momentum they had after beating New ...
Views: 2970 - 5 British Surf Destinations For Surfers of All Ability - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Ben HolbrookSurfing is often associated with the warmer shores of Australia and Hawaii. Although, over the past decade, internet forecasting coupled with an advance in wetsuit technology, has allowed us board sport fanatics to score perfect waves closer to home. Over half of our entire coastline can ...
Views: 2985 - A Beginner’s Guide to Snooker Cues - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Mollie SlaterRegardless of whether you class yourself as a complete novice or a professional player the snooker cue has the power to win or lose a game. Playing snooker with a cue which is unfamiliar or just doesnt have the right feel can easily lead to a frustrating loss, even causing some to fall out of ...
Views: 7078 - Aiming for the It's Not About Me Mindset - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakIn the last post that I had put on this website I was talking in that entry about awards and, in particular, MVP, most valuable player. That was taken from Episode 80 of my weekly show and in that interview my guest, Fr. Michael Lightner, proceeded to make a reference to St. John ...
Views: 1085 - Anvarol Supplement For Achieving Leaner Body - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Alvina JenniferWhat Is It? Anvarol is a steroid-like substance that virtually works in the same way as the legal steroid “Anavar”. Anavar has been used for years by bodybuilders as well as professional athletes and amateurs during “cutting” cycles. Anvarol is especially beneficial for weightlifters, speed ...
Views: 2575 - Are You An Ardent Football Fan Too? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Gene PughDoes the mere mention of football send adrenaline rushing through your body? If, yes, then you are about to experience it once again. You can witness a live score of soccer here. What Is A Live Score? To give a brief introduction about what football or soccer is all about to those who ...
Views: 2269 - Are You Open to Learning - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Loren FogelmanUnless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow. Ronald E. Osborn Do you know of an athlete who “knows it all?” For each suggestion there is a response. Primarily to position them, in their eyes, as “been there, done that.” Those are the uncoachable ...
Views: 2579 - Are You Watching the Battle on the Tennis Courts? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Loren FogelmanThere is a duel currently going on in tennis. Novak Djokovic is pushing Rafael Nadal out of the spotlight. Rafael Nadal is the current world champion, holding the French Open Title for the past five years. Up until now Nadal has been the one to watch. Simply put, Djokovic has been amazing on the ...
Views: 1449 - Be Care to The Common Knowledge of Golf - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Diana leeAs a golf lover, you must have collected all kinds of golf tips to improve your game. Some golf pros or coach may introduce a lot of skills about swing or grip and also some golf exercise everything you want to know in their books. However, are the tips really help you on your golf game? I don't ...
Views: 3307 - Becoming a Professional Triathlete with Tips from Ashley Clifford - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Dalton SmithBecoming a Professional Triathlete, first, requires the enjoyment to ride long distances. It is not unheard of for cyclists to enter a triathlon with no training. However, most that do go down this road do so to get a taste of the sport, and once finished, begin to take steps to become a ...
Views: 3426 - Brilliant Brainstorming Exercise To Fine Tune The Mind - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Jamie StedmanYou will hear the term mindset a lot through life, especially when it comes to achieving your goals. As a personal trainer in Llanelli I know that deciding on a goal is a commitment you have made to achieve something and make a positive step towards a better you. The difficulty of goals varies, ...
Views: 2969 - Building Confidence in Stroke Survivors through Golfing with Confidence Building Tips and Strategies for Stroke Survivors Who Desire to Play the Game of Golf Again or for Newbys too - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2023 from Leon EdwardStroke is a life-changing event that can affect a person's physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It can lead to a loss of independence, depression, anxiety, and a lack of confidence. However, there is a sport that can help stroke survivors regain their confidence and improve their overall ...
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