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Strategies to Stay Accountable and Crush Fitness Goals
Maybe you already started, maybe you’re in a slump, or maybe you need that kick to get out the door. Everyone (yes, everyone) needs motivation and accountability when chasing after big goals. These five accountability strategies help you obliterate your goals and...
How Mental Imagery Can Boost Your Strength Training Performance
What goes on in your brain before you attempt a big lift? Are you fighting off anxiety demons? Thinking about dinner? Or are you zoned in on the task before you. Turns out, a little mental strategy goes a long way. Joseph Lucero, owner of Harvesting Strength, is a...
Don’t Stop Now—The Keys to Fighting Motivation Fatigue
How’s your New Year's Resolution going? Just checking in. Has your hard-charging commitment stuck around, or have you found yourself falling off the metaphorical wagon? Even if you have a solid plan in place to keep your new fitness habit alive, you might...
Why You Need a training Plan to Get Those Strength Gains
From total fitness newbies to seasoned athletes: the right programming makes all the difference when chasing your strength, weight loss, or competition goals. If your New Year Resolution is to get fitter, you’re only as strong as your level of commitment to that...
Get Out of Your Fitness Rut & Into the Winner’s Mindset
Maybe for you it’s not about getting your New Year resolution to stick, because you already train like a beast. Working out is part of your identity and your lifestyle. You’re committed and consistent and maybe even find it fun. But like anything else you do...
6 Tactics to Make Your Fitness New Year Resolution Finally Stick
Chances are you made it through the first week. Motivation is fun and easy to come by in the beginning. I’m ready to make a change! I know I can do better! I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired! Keep These in Mind & Success is Truly InevitableThe New Year...
How to Hardwire Joy Into Your Training
Author: Scott Carney
We turn our attention to how to hardwire joy into your training, what to do to get your team into a group flow state, how to use your conscious mind to alter or delay subconscious reactions, and more.
Recover From An Injury With A Champion’s Mindset
Author: Jim Afremow
Returning from an injury isn’t the result of a single heroic effort, but putting in the required work over and over again. In this article, Jim explores ways to turn what could be a setback to lament into a learning experience to relish for anyone recovering from an injury.
What is the Key to Human Mental Resilience?
Author: Scott Carney
Accomplishing any goal in training takes physical and mental resilience. It’s easy to back down from an uncomfortable situation because we aren’t prepared to create a space between when we feel something and when we react to it. This limits our ability to push our boundaries and grow.
Learn How To Be Happy
Author: Josh Sutchar
I believe you can learn how to be happy. Like any other habit it has to be taught and reinforced over and over. This isn't a quick and easy fix, but more of a checklist on how you can begin developing a happier and healthier life.
So many people fixate on success and perfection. This constant desire for excellence can become crippling. Josh gives us the secret behind succeeding in life. Instead of focusing on being perfect instead focus on being happy.
10 Common Cognitive Distortions
Author: Jim Afremow
Cognitive distortions affect us all on an almost daily basis. instead of hiding from them it is better to identify them and then get to work on correcting them. In this article Jim covers the top 10 common cognitive distortions seen in athletes and people alike. He then gives some insight on how to go about getting in a champions mindset in order to overcome these cognitive distortions.
Now is the Time to Focus on Your Mental Health
Author: Jim Afremow
The past few months have presented a unique challenge for people who train. This is particularly true if you’re preparing to perform in a team sport, as group practices have become persona non grata and competitive games are still a no-no.
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