June 2001

MENTAL TRAINING: Creative Visualization and Athletic Performance Part II – The Process

Published on: 1st June, 2001

MENTAL TRAINING: Creative Visualization and Athletic Performance Part II - The Process  | read this item

By Paul Schienberg PhD.
Some people do not know what it means to “visualize.” They become worried because they can’t “see” a mental image or picture when they shut their eyes and try to visualize. You do not have to mentally picture an image. While one person can see a clearly defined image, others report not [...]

Anxiety – Friend or Foe?

Published on: 1st June, 2001

Anxiety - Friend or Foe?  | read this item

By Paul Schienberg PhD.
Let’s begin by getting on the same language page. For the sake of this discussion, Anxiety will be defined as an individual’s worrisome doubts regarding her/her ability to cope with a given situation. Two more definitions will help get us even further down the path toward an appreciation for the role [...]

EXERCISE: Stick To Your Workouts

Published on: 1st June, 2001

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By Miguel Humara, Ph.D.
“I don’t feel like working out!” We’ve all had that thought at one time or another. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that every American adult should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity such as brisk walking or gardening over the course of most, and ideally all days [...]