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Jan 2023
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Visualization in Sports: How to Visualiz...

Eli Straw
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In this episode, you will learn how to use visualization as an athlete! Sports visualization is an incredible tool for athletes. The neural connections generated as you imagine yourself performing instill memory within your mind. There are many ways you can go about utilizing visualization for athletic benefit. But, the four main areas I find most useful i ... Show More
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