We’ve covered visualization and racing, and how it can help you be a better, stronger, more confident athlete, but did you know visualization can also help you succeed in your everyday life? While the guided imagery in the activacuity app is geared towards running, you can use the same techniques in a variety of situations. […]
Mental training: how to prepare your mind for a race
You’ve signed up for a marathon and are ready to tackle the training. You’ve got a 20 week training plan, strength and ab workouts, and a 10 class-pack to the local yoga studio. But running is as much a mental sport as it is physical, and it’s just as important to train your mind as it […]
The science behind visualization
Visualization is forming images in your mind to help you accomplish your goals. In theory, it sounds great – you imagine yourself doing something and BAM! You get it done. But does it really work? While visualization may seem like new-age hype, there’s plenty of scientific evidence and research that supports its effectiveness. Your brain on visualization […]
5 benefits of visualization for everyday runners and athletes
If you see it, you can do it. Elite athletes – from Billie Jean King to Muhammed Ali – have used visualization as part of their training for decades – picturing entire performances in their minds in vivid detail. But it’s not just the elites who can benefit from visualization; everyday runners, athletes, and even the casual fitness dabbler can […]