Monday, August 23, 2010

Using the Mind to Strengthen the Body

Have you ever questioned the relationship between the MIND & BODY during a workout? According to a recent French study rehearsing your lifts in your mind can improve your strength. Athletes who practiced such, visualizing the motions during rest periods, improved their strength 5% more than those who idly relaxed between sets. Scientists think that the mental workout tends to boost motivation and improve execution.

(Resource: Men's Health, September 2010)

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