{"product_id":"mental-training-for-peak-performance-isbn-9781594860287","title":"Mental Training for Peak Performance","description":"\u003ci\u003eIn this brand-new edition, updated with  material on today's best athletes, a top sports psychologist reveals the mental strategies champions use to win in a variety of sports-from cycling and skiing to golf and tennis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMental Training for Peak Performance\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you that sweat isn't enough. Before you can win on the track, court, links, or slopes, you have to win in your head. Revised and updated for the first time since 1996, famed sports psychologist Steven Ungerleider, PhD, looks at the mental aspect of sports performance today, revealing the mind exercises champion athletes use to outshine the competition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides detailed descriptions of mental techniques that work, explaining how to:\u003cbr\u003eo build confidence with affirmations and self-talk\u003cbr\u003eo clear your mind with breathing and meditation\u003cbr\u003eo maximize performance with mental snapshots\u003cbr\u003eo improve your game with guided imagery\u003cbr\u003eo use visual rehearsal to fine-tune your style\u003cbr\u003eo tap in to the power of dreams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a new foreword by tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who has trained Andre Agassi, the Williams sisters, and many other star players, this is an excellent resource and guide for athletes at every level who hope to gain a competitive edge through mental training.“To play well, you have to learn to channel the emotions, both the highs and the very lows.” —\u003ci\u003ePete Sampras, number-one ranked tennis player in 1994\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you haven't done your mental homework in training, you don't have anything to fall back on when you face.” —\u003ci\u003eMargaret Groos, 1988 Olympic marathoner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you can expect the unexpected, you can emotionally lick anyone.” —\u003ci\u003eBenji Durden, 1980- Olympic Marathon Team\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eMental Training for Peak Performance\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the personal experiences of athletes who have used mental training to achieve their great successes. It really works!” —\u003ci\u003eBob Mathias, executive director of the National Fitness Foundation, Fresno, California\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must-read for any athlete who wants to maximize the possibilities of performance.” —\u003ci\u003eDonna Lopriano, president of the Women's Sport Foundation, East Meadow, New York\u003c\/i\u003eSTEVEN UNGERLEIDER, PhD, is a leading sports psychologist and has served as a consultant to the U.S. Olympic Committee and several college and pro sports organizations. His most recent book, Faust's Gold: Inside the East German Doping Machine, was honored in 2001 as a top \"sports book of the year\" by \u003ci\u003eRunner's World\u003c\/i\u003e. He currently resides in Eugene, Oregon.","brand":"Rodale Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301507191013,"sku":"NP9781594860287","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781594860287.jpg?v=1767732561","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/mental-training-for-peak-performance-isbn-9781594860287","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}