Mind Gains
4,148 views · Published 10 October 2016 · 17:18 · Indexed 8 November 2026
Channel: Cody Lefever (GZCL) · 2016 · Sports
Part 3/3 of my motivation series. This one gives lots of tips and ways to improve your mental preparation and take your training to the next level. Lots of additional info below. Here's parts 1 & 2: Road to Nowhere (Internal Motivation, reflection, honest analysis and positive self talk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBkjXJ15Hpk Summon the Gainer (External Motivation. Fast music, PR's, and people amped on lifting- no need for 1,000 lb. squats for a lifting motivation video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idZV_VcO9ek Further external motivation: Billy Mill's 10,000m Win (Self Belief as well) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5vOhMwRQwI Michael Jordan might be more driven than anyone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThRn_YyB12I Sports psychologists at Winter Olympics: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-joann-dahlkoetter/sochi-olympics_b_4582950.html Callow, N., Roberts, R., & Fawkes, J. Z. (2006). Effects of dynamic and static imagery on vividness of imagery, skiing performance, and confidence. Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity, 1(1). Neat YT video on brain training and sports performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7TSf1kHRf4 Additional info on imagery use in sports (soccer): https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Examining+the+emotion+aspect+of+PETTLEP-based+imagery+with+penalty...-a0234228320 An example and further science on mental rehearsal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD06AfbmFlY Critical Bench did a great job of providing further details on using visualization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k1rb4bqp7g Breaking Muscle on the power of self talk: https://breakingmuscle.com/sports-psychology/stop-shaking-your-head-how-self-talk-affects-performance Your outside affects your inside, so put your chin up: http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/smiling-happy1.htm Using drills and different methods to improve your focus: lifehacker.com/5895509/train-your-brain-for-monk-like-focus Build motivation and victory into your training plan. Here's solid posts from Bryce Lewis on IG giving you a reason to use AMRAP sets. GZCL Method's been doing it for years as a basis of progression: https://www.instagram.com/p/BGsM1jNnBxQ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BGsMx90HBxK/
