By Paul Schienberg, PhD INTRODUCTION: The first article in this series (Techniques to Reduce Stress I), we reviewed Diaphragmatic Breathing and Imagery techniques in reducing stress. It was noted that both can improve the positive impact on lowering stress and anxiety in an athletic situation that is being or will be encountered. This article will [...]
MENTAL TRAINING: Techniques To Reduce Stress I
Published on: 5th December, 2001
By Paul Schienberg PhD. Diaphragmatic Breathing: Often times when an athlete becomes anxious (nervous), the person stops breathing. This is a typical mistake but one that needs to be avoided. By breathing we are breathing oxygen to our brain so that we are able to take all the information from the environment and make appropriate [...]
