Sports Performance

The Athlete’s Ascent shows how you can harness the wisdom of martial and Zen arts to develop the profound connection between mind, body and breathing that leads to the coveted flow state. Drawing on a lifetime of deep practice, Jayne Storey has streamlined centuries-old disciplines – including Tai Chi and Zazen meditation – into a simple, proven and trusted Performance Practice that helps both amateur and professional athletes ascend to higher levels of enjoyment and performance.

Are you looking for unique ways to "get into the game"? To enhance your training and find focus? You aren't alone. Increasingly, athletes and coaches are incorporating mindfulness practices into their training. That's because mindfulness can help you lower your stress levels, connect with the moment, and mentally bounce back after setbacks. So whether you're a sports enthusiast or a professional athlete, mindfulness can also help you deal with physical aspects of training, such as fatigue, aches, pains, injury, burnout, and exhaustion.

The Brave Athlete solves the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races. You don't have one brain - you have three; your ancient Chimp brain that keeps you alive, your modern Professor brain that navigates the civilized world, and your Computer brain that accesses your memories and runs your habits (good and bad). They fight for control all the time and that's when bad things happen. What if you could stop the thoughts and feelings you don't want? You can.

Are stars like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams genetic freaks put on Earth to dominate their respective sports? Or are they simply normal people who overcame their biological limits through sheer force of will and obsessive training? In this controversial and engaging exploration of athletic success, Sports Illustrated senior writer David Epstein tackles the great nature vs. nurture debate and traces how far science has come in solving this great riddle.

Discover the Blueprint to Fueling Young Athletes: Unleash Peak Performance in Youth Sports, even if you've been lost in a sea of conflicting nutrition advice beforeAs a parent or teen athlete, do you find yourself overwhelmed by the bewildering maze of nutrition information? Are you searching for clarity and practical guidance tailored specifically for young athletes? Does the bombardment of trendy fad diets leave you skeptical or confused? If any of these hit home, you're certainly not alone. Many families and young athletes desire straightforward, scientifically backed nutritional ...

The Mushin Way teaches tools and techniques to help you reach peak performance and transform your business and personal life. Regardless of what we want to achieve in business or in life, transformation can be difficult and we tend to be our own worst enemies. We hold ourselves back without even realizing what we are capable of. In this audiobook, you'll learn how to break through the cycle of stress and setbacks to act with clarity, purpose, and direction - achieving peak performance and transformation along the way.

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers. With the wry humor and wit that have become his trademark, John Gierach writes about his travels in search of good fishing and even better fish stories. In this new collection of essays on fishing - and hunting - Gierach discusses fishing for trout in Alaska, for salmon in Scotland, and for almost anything in Texas.

"Speed Island: Unraveling Jamaica's Sprinting Dominance" - Discover the Secrets of the World's Fastest Athletes Embark on an exhilarating journey with "Speed Island," a captivating book that delves deep into the heart of Jamaica's sprinting success. This comprehensive exploration reveals the myriad factors that have catapulted this Caribbean nation to the pinnacle of global track and field. Perfect for sports enthusiasts, historians, and anyone intrigued by a remarkable story of triumph and perseverance, here's why "Speed Island" is a must-have: ✅ Rich Cultural Tapestry: Learn about the ...

“If you’re an athlete or coach looking for a way to optimize performance and reach your athletic goals, this book is a must-read.” Manuel Sola Arjona (Coach and author of The Nature of Training) *** Spanish Edition: #1 Best Seller in its Categories and Rated 4.6/5 by Amazon Spain Customers. *** Evolutionary nutrition. Carbohydrate periodization. Two fuel tanks and two energy sources. Metabolic flexibility. The complete athlete. Variability. The adaptive organism. A healthy athlete… These are just some of the key topics that will be explored step by step throughout this book. ...

Unleash a resilient mind and unstoppable game in just weeks, even if balancing sports and life feels overwhelming. Is your teen struggling with performance anxiety? Do they grapple with self-doubt, making them question their skills during critical moments in sports? Are they in need of resilience to bounce back from setbacks like injuries or academic pressure? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Most young athletes and their supporting parents feel this way all too often. But those challenges can be transformed into strengths with the tested ...

Winning at Sport explains how you can rapidly improve your sports performance, whatever your level, by training and competing more effectively. You'll no longer waste time practising things that have little or no effect; instead, you'll replace them with methods that science has shown to work. This book will correct the damaging errors you probably make when you practise and compete. You'll learn what you're doing wrong and how you can fix it. You'll improve in two ways. First, you'll reach the highest performance level you're capable of - what your talent allows. Second, you'll learn to ...

Discover the power of Sports Psychology and Hypnosis with "Sports Psychology and Hypnosis for the Modern Athlete, Performer, and Coach: How to Get the Inside Advantage to Ultimate Peak Performance". Using cutting-edge Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, this book is your ultimate guide to unlocking your full potential as an athlete, performer, or coach. Through the expert insights of experienced sports psychologists and hypnotherapists, you'll learn how to overcome mental blocks, increase your motivation, and develop an unshakeable confidence that will take your performance to ...

Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just getting started with a fitness program, Nutrition and Athletic Performance is your guide to success. Discover what athletes from every sport around the world have been using to set personal bests. Learn what to eat before, during and after activity to yield the best performance. Attain freedom from costly supplements. Gain better recovery times from activities. And finally learn the truth about carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Everyone has a common misconception that sports for athletes must be grueling, exhausting, and herculean. But should that really be the case when it comes to sports nowadays? Science is in every aspect of our lives, evolving it for the better. And when it infiltrated the world of sports, something great came out.

Despite the game of basketball frequently evolving, many coaching and organisational approaches have remained unchanged across the last several decades. Coaching practices within the basketball world are often based upon entrenched traditions, social norms and the way things have always been done. The potential to optimise basketball performance and access large competitive advantages through an evidence-based approach have not been harnessed. Until now.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or gearing up for your very first ultra, The Ultra Marathon Plan is your go-to guide for running stronger, longer, and smarter. Packed with practical tips and cutting-edge science, this isn’t just another sports nutrition book—it’s a deep dive into the advanced fueling strategies, recovery techniques, and performance bio-hacks used by elite endurance athletes. Now, they’re yours too, whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out. Inside, you'll learn how to: Fuel your body for long-distance endurance Enhance oxygen levels for maximum ...

RUN: The Journey to Becoming Your Best Self is an inspiring, action-driven guide for athletes, especially those in track and field, and anyone striving for greatness. Drawing from the extraordinary experiences of Olympic and Paralympic champions, including Tatyana McFadden, and personal insights from Diana McNab, Sports Psychologist to Noah Lyles and McFadden; and Rev. John Crestwell, minister, master teacher, and pastor, this book goes beyond training tips to explore the mental and emotional strength needed to overcome adversity and achieve peak performance. RUN challenges you to push ...

The difference between a great round and a frustrating one isn’t just your swing—it’s your mind. Golfing Mindscape takes you beyond technique and into the powerful world of mental performance, blending real-world golfing wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience to help you play your best when it matters most. This book breaks down the cognitive and emotional challenges of golf, offering practical, science-backed strategies for improving focus, handling pressure, and building unwavering confidence. With relatable anecdotes and actionable exercises, you’ll learn how to: Stay calm and ...

Transform your life using the four proven pillars of performance! Learn how to get results by implementing an elite mindset both professionally and personally in order to make a change in your life. This will be accomplished by utilizing the four proven pillars of performance creating a daily shift in your life; psychologically, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Author Erik Westrum went from being an ordinary kid growing up in a small suburban town in Minnesota to an NHL hockey player for the Arizona Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and his hometown team the Minnesota Wild. After ...

From best-selling author Bob Rotella, America's preeminent sports psychologist, a groundbreaking guide to success in all aspects of life - not just sports - from business to relationships to personal challenges of every variety.