The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
This podcast is for you if you are a Triathlete that is interested in learning about tools and strategies to overcome challenges and to utilize the power of your mind to race faster.
I'm an experienced Triathlon Mental Performance Coach working with both Age Groupers and Pros.
Episodes will cover the following and more.
- How to improve your mental toughness
- Removing the possibility of panic attacks in open water
- Removing the fear of fast descents on your bike -
- Removing mental blocks to improve your race times
- Completely remove performance anxiety (you don't have to just cope with it)
- 4 weeks to race day - Strategies to arrive at your a-race feeling calm and confident, with race day mental strategies
I will also talk about specific tools that you can use to ensure that you race faster.
If you would like to learn more, you are welcome to join my Facebook group with 1100+ fellow Triathletes.
I share daily tips there about the above and more and so please click the following link to join.
www.facebook.com/groups/triathlonmindset
I'm also happy to answer any questions that you have about triathlon mindset and so you are welcome to contact me.
Have a great day.
Neil
The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Maximizing Performance: How Managing Cognitive Load Boosts Focus and Endurance
Welcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast.
In this episode I will be talking about an important concept from Cognitive Psychology that is a game changer for you as athletes: cognitive load.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding Cognitive Load: Discover what cognitive load is and why it's a game-changer for athletes across disciplines. We break down this complex psychological concept into easy-to-understand terms, highlighting its significance in both training and competitive environments.
- The Link Between Cognitive Load and Athletic Performance: Learn how cognitive load affects an athlete's ability to absorb new techniques, maintain concentration during critical moments, and push through physical and mental barriers in races and competitions.
- Strategies to Manage Cognitive Load: Explore effective strategies beyond traditional techniques like visualization and cognitive restructuring. We introduce mindfulness as a powerful tool for managing cognitive load, enhancing focus, and reducing perceived exertion.
- Mindfulness in Practice: Get actionable insights on integrating mindfulness into your training routine. From breathing exercises to body scans, we cover practical exercises that can help lower cognitive load, improve focus, and optimize performance.
If you have any questions about this episode or would like to chat about how we can work together, you are welcome to email me at neil@neiledge.com
You are also welcome to take a look at my website which notes the programs that I take you as athletes through: www.neiledge.com
I also recently launched my first online program for those athletes that would like to work one to one with me but financially its a little challenging due.
The program is a Video PowerPoint version of my 4 weeks to race day program which will take you through a structured process to ensure that you feel calm, confident and ready to race on race day.
You can learn more by clicking on the trailer video here
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Feel free to also join my private Facebook group with 1400+ fellow triathletes.
www.facebook.com/groups/triathlonmindset.
Have a great day all.
Neil