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Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Ep. 49: Pioneering Mindfulness in Sport with Bruce Beall
This week on the Mindful Sport Performance Podcast, Bruce Beall joins the conversation. Bruce was a pioneer in bringing mindfulness into the sports world through his work in the early 1980s with mindfulness expert, Jon Kabat Zinn.
Listen to this episode to learn more about their early partnership, the distinctions in pain versus fatigue, and how attention is the key to breaking bad habits and making good ones.
How to be a Great Teammate
In rowing, working together is non-negotiable. Teamwork in rowing is beautiful in its simplicity; you must follow the rower in front of you and lead the rower behind you. To be a good teammate, you must focus on making your stroke the best it can be.
Focusing Under Fatigue
When we put ourselves in uncomfortable situations, such as rowing workouts, our minds may get distracted by the discomfort.
Practicing Mindful Visualization for Rowing
Visualization is widely employed by elite athletes and high performers. Michael Phelps, Novak Djokovic, and Lindsay Vonn are among those who praise this tool for preparing mentally. There’s no doubt that visualization can help you attain your goals, but little attention is paid to the potential risks and how to minimize them.