Sports Mind

Throughout history humans have been challenging themselves against each other. Who could be the fastest? The strongest? The cleverest? While this was going on some other people decided to create epic contests that were… well, a little bit more unusual. Welcome to the extraordinary world of competitions, introduced by podcaster and expert fact-finder Anna Goldfield!

Professional football in the modern era is played every bit as much in the mind as on the pitch. More and more it's becoming clear that natural talent is nowhere near enough to sustain a career in the modern game. Players need to be smart; not academically but in terms of their thinking. The ones who are dedicated, with mental resilience and a winner's psychology are prospering and will continue to do so as the game evolves. The stupid footballer is dead.

An obsessed amateur golfer's autobiography, from discovering the great game as an adult in the deep South, to his trials and tribulations trying to find his game. Observations on golf culture, multiple swing methodologies, top instructors, and reflections from a real range rat!

Most of us like adventure and travel. Medical professionals agree that it helps reduce stress, promotes mental and physical health, and improves overall well-being. We explore and explain the minds of adventurers, travellers, explorers, wanderers, and others. You might see a little bit of yourself in almost every chapter if you have an adventurous mind. We also write about Digital Nomads, how to write a book about your adventures, and how to make a living as an adventurer.

After five years spent proving his innocence in a gambling scheme, Jimmy Doyle Walker is back on the field for the Washington Diplomats. Given one season to demonstrate he can still contribute to the team, he guards his secrets well, knowing exposure of his unorthodox sex life would create a career-ending scandal. When he meets Evelyn Gardner, she tests his resolve, and he risks everything to show her the delights to be found in his arms.

The inspirational manual 350 Mental Models on Developing Mental Toughness: A Handbook for Young Athletes by Boris Mullayev gives young athletes the mental tools they need to excel in their sports and overcome difficulties with resiliency and determination.

In the world of athletics, success isn't just about physical prowess—it's about mastering the mental game. From clutch performances to sustained excellence, elite athletes understand that mental strength is the key to outperforming the competition.

Wild camping is on course to be more popular than ever before, as many individuals, groups, and families will venture out to spend time away to enjoy the fresh air and nature. We want to show you how to camp safely and securely and to leave your campsite just as you found it, if not better. Take in new experiences to satisfy your physical and spiritual self and enjoy the relative freedom to choose a camping location that suits your needs.

All fans of self-defense and the T.A.E. Part 1. book by Sifu William Lee will be glad to know that he's developed this continuation with 14 new videos, more real-life photos, and descriptions of how to take down any violent opponent quickly and without unnecessary force. Turning the mind into a weapon is a "missing link" of self defense.

Wofür interessiert sich ein zehnjähriger Junge? Sicher nicht dafür, Bücher zu wälzen, Mathe zu lernen, die kleine Schwester überallhin mitzuschleppen oder in der Schule still zu sitzen. Nein, dazu haben Kinder in diesem Alter wohl oft wenig Lust. Und genauso geht es auch Paul. Denn am liebsten würde er den ganzen Tag nichts anderes tun als Fußballspielen. Und das tut er auch in jeder freien Minute. Unterstützt von seinen zwei besten Freunden David und Justus erlebt Paul einen Frühling voller Fußballabenteuer.

Powerful Thinking on Purpose for Athletes teaches you step by step how to improve your performance and get back into your game 100 percent after any injury.

In her book, The Healing Power of Running, Jennifer Bonn describes how running saved her mentally, physically and spiritually, and she has put together stories of other runners as a testament to how running heals. Jennifer also wants listeners to realize how accessible running is, and that everyone can adjust it to fit different goals and needs. Running can make you feel powerful, peaceful and hopeful, and the running community makes everyone feel accepted. The book also includes instructions on how to start a healing journey through running.

He was too short, they said. Too light, they thought. By the time National Signing Day rolled around in February 2002, not a single Division I or Division II school offered Antoine Bethea a football scholarship. At five foot 11 and 170 pounds, Bethea did not fit the mold of a college middle linebacker, the position he played as a high school senior. But while Bethea didn’t have prototype size, what those colleges couldn’t measure was how much he wanted to succeed.

Playing on High Ground is a book for athletes desiring to grow in their relationship with God and improve their mental game in order to give their all for the one who gave his life for all, Jesus Christ.

Listen to this story about a poor boy living in the favelas of Brazil who learns to overcome his challenges and hardships and escapes from the poverty and ugliness of his world to eventually become a successful man and champion.

Unlike other fitness books that focus solely on your body, your muscles, and your diet, this game-changing book focuses on the key that unlocks your full potential; your mindset. Your mind is the force that makes change possible - it's like a supercar, and you are the driver. Do you want to keep it parked in a dark garage? Or do you want to drive it at its top speed down the highway?

Shopping for a horse is unlike shopping for anything else. Not only are horses very big, but they can be very expensive, too. They have very specific needs and personalities that match their large size. Such a huge investment of time and money needs to be taken very seriously.

La dieta y la rutina de ejercicio son esenciales para aumentar su capacidad de rendimiento en el campo deportivo debido a la energía que adquirimos de su refinería. Mantenerse hidratado bebiendo mucha agua y consumiendo los alimentos nutritivos apropiados es vital para todos los atletas exitosos. Nutrición deportiva: El Manual Básico para Obtener el Máximo Rendimiento manifestará las formas correctas de alimentar su cuerpo.

The concepts of mental toughness are simple to understand and, with the right mind set, are easy to implement. Richard Bond's aim is for you to take the understanding you gain from this book to train your mind, just like you would in any other discipline. Knowledge on its own is not enough; you need to practice. For example, you might know how to perform a bench press, but that alone won't allow you to bench 500 pounds. You need to train, rest, grow, and adapt over time to get to that level.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Columnist and running enthusiast Alex Hutchinson attempts to discover the secret behind the performance of the most successful endurance athletes. Based on scientific experiments and personal experiences, he shows you how you too can stretch the limits of your mind and body.