Rewire your neurological circuits
Let’s face it successful people think differently than unsuccessful people. Positive thoughts instead of negative ones can start you out on a path that will only spiral upward. Is it possible to reach new heights in your training by just changing your mind about the way you look at your workouts? Is it possible to rewire your neurological circuits to attain success where you never succeeded before?
Here’s just a small bite of food for thought…
In 1992 two scientists performed a study to demonstrate the power that our mind has over our muscles. The studied consisted of two groups of people. The first group performed a strength training exercise for the pinky finger, five times per week, for four weeks. The second group imagined performing the same exercise for the same frequency and time frame. In essence, the group that imagined the contractions sat quietly and didn\’t move a muscle. And to make sure they didn\’t move a muscle the lab hooked up their pinky muscle to an EMG to make sure no contractions took place.
At the end of the study, the group that performed the actual strength training improved their strength by 30%. What about the group that simply imagined the strength training exercise? They improved their strength by 22%….WOW! By just thinking about it?
Can you begin to understand the power of a positive focused mind? Can you see that looking beyond your preconceived notions about your life, your training and eating habits can skyrocket your results?
In light of these results you can’t just sit on the couch and think about it! We know in the long run that is a recipe for failure. But look at it this way…
That weight you are lifting will make your muscles bigger, better and stronger than you now imagine…just think beyond your self limitations! Look at that weight in a new way, think of it as a super duper fat burning tool as well as a muscle growing tool. Then let’s see results that blow out your neuro matter!
Reshape the brain, reshape your body and reshape your life!
September 17, 2008 at 6:30 am
As a certified mind-body therapist, your blog caught my eye. I couldn’t agree with you more. In fact, the mind-body rewiring played a pivotal role in my transformation. Excellent post.
September 17, 2008 at 6:35 am
Nice one!! I love people who use their minds. AND LIFE LIVES instead of being alive:-)
I’ll be checkin’ up on you from nuw on, to learn manny things from you…
September 17, 2008 at 6:35 am
i really like this post, especially being an athlete. A huge part of my preparation is visualization. I’ve always practiced the theory of seeing mysel do something before going out and doing it and it has always been a huge factor to my success.