Chapter
The Power of Motivational Self-Talk
56:25 - 1:03:53 (07:28)
Studies have shown that motivational self-talk can significantly improve endurance performance. This can be especially helpful for those who do not have a coach to provide such training, and who struggle with negative thoughts during challenging events like a marathon.
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The speaker discusses how to overcome negative thoughts while running, stating that it's normal to have these thoughts while undergoing something as unpleasant as running a marathon.
56:25 - 58:44 (02:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses how to overcome negative thoughts while running, stating that it's normal to have these thoughts while undergoing something as unpleasant as running a marathon. Talking to yourself as if you were a coach and reminding yourself of your past successes can help you push through these negative thoughts.
ChapterThe Power of Motivational Self-Talk
Episode#046 - Alex Hutchinson - Endure; Finding The Limits Of Human Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Studies show that motivational self talk can improve athletic performance by changing the thoughts and relationship between an athlete's mind and body during exercise.
58:44 - 1:01:29 (02:44)
Summary
Studies show that motivational self talk can improve athletic performance by changing the thoughts and relationship between an athlete's mind and body during exercise. However, it takes consistent training for self talk to become ingrained and successful in competition.
ChapterThe Power of Motivational Self-Talk
Episode#046 - Alex Hutchinson - Endure; Finding The Limits Of Human Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Researchers are studying brain scans to understand how to develop the "good brain pattern" of brain activation, aiming to help individuals respond more calmly to stressful situations and reduce the risk for post-traumatic stress.
1:01:29 - 1:03:53 (02:23)
Summary
Researchers are studying brain scans to understand how to develop the "good brain pattern" of brain activation, aiming to help individuals respond more calmly to stressful situations and reduce the risk for post-traumatic stress. The training has been tested on US Marines and may have implications for stress reduction strategies in the future.