MILANO-CORTINA (NBC) - Sports can be just as physical as they are mental. Watch Olympic athletes get in their zone and visualize the course before they get rolling. Follow this link for more Olympic ...

Back in summer 2021, the world learned a big lesson about Olympic athletes and mental health when Simone Biles, a highly decorated gold medalist gymnast, pulled out of the competition. She later ...

Motivational Monday: How Can Swimmers Benefit from Visualization? As many swimmers are currently in the throws of championship season, here is one way to rehearse a race without getting into the water ...

Have you ever wondered what holds athletes back from reaching their peak performance? Sports Psychology has identified five major fears that often hinder athletes. These fears can create significant ...

Who doesn’t get nervous when it comes to playing sports? It can be a small match or a big championship. The adrenaline pumps ...

Learn how Olympic snowboarder Red Gerard visualizes his runs and how you can use mental imagery to crush your next big moment. As Red Gerard flies down the slopestyle course at the Milan-Cortina ...

The coach, the specialized equipment, the carefully tailored exercise regimen – they’re all key to athletic performance. But imagination might be an unexpected asset when it comes to playing sports.