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4. Reduces stress and improves to gently surface, to be observed, Try this mindfulness practice
focus. without judgement. This practice before your next workout
Many athletes often view training automatically re-trains the body to Find a quiet spot to sit outside, or
as a form of active meditation be more emotionally resilient, less in the corner of the gym 5 minutes
without feeling the need to actually reactive, thereby improving focus. before your workout. Close your
‘meditate’. However there is a big This enables athletes to overcome eyes and center yourself, breathing
difference. When sitting in stillness, challenges and stay dedicated to deeply and intentionally. Clear
the mind is not distracted by their goals. your mind of any stressful thoughts
movements of the body. Sitting in and negative energy that does not
meditation allows the thoughts serve you.
Set your intention and mentally
run through your workout program.
Visualise the muscle groups about
to be worked, the feeling of blood
flowing through each contraction,
as well as how it will look when
executed.

1. Breathe in through the nose,
counting to four, slowly. Feel the
air enter your lungs.

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