The Swimmer's Mind: Mastering the Mental Side of Swimming


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You're in the pursuit of excellence and success as a swimmer. At the end of the day, it's not physical talent, physical skill, or physical ability that's going to make the difference. What makes the difference is mindset, mentality, and attitude. What separates good swimmers from great swimmers is the mental side of the sport. This book is designed to help swimmers such as yourself to develop the mental strength and emotional resilience necessary to think strong, feel confident, swim fast, and be your best. To do that, The Swimmer's Mind contains 320 pages of the same strategies and methodologies I use when working with my individual clients and NCAA D1 Nationally-Ranked Swim Programs which have produced proven results and success at the Age-Group, National, NCAA, and International level. Readers will learn how to master the core aspects of the mental side of swimming such as how to be confident, how to eliminate nerves, how to create a strong racing mindset, and much, much more. If you're only focused on the physical side of the sport and not currently working to improve your mind for swimming, then you're neglecting the most important tool you have as a swimmer.




Mind Training For Swimmers


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"Mind Training For Swimmers" is truly everything you ever could want to know about positive thinking and how to improve your swim or sport performance. Written by Craig Townsend, Australia's Swim Guru, it is filled with examples and teaching points that are sound, thorough, and based upon solid scientific thinking. The author is the Director of It's Mind over Matter in Sydney, Australia; and he has worked in the area of mental training for swimming, sports and personal development for over fifteen years! He possesses a Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis, and for over twenty years he has researched and experimented with various methods of tapping the potential of the human mind. His program has received world recognition, and has now been put into book form. Bellissima Publishing, LLC is proud to have Craig Townsend among its writers. This is a must read book that should be required reading for every swim coach and swimmer! It is a book that can help anyone move towards positive thinking and self-recognition.




Gold Medal Mental Toughness Success Guide For Swimmers


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Welcome to the Gold Medal Mental Toughness program! I am so excited that you have decided to work on your mental game in your sport. Hopefully, you already know that there are three very important areas in your sport for overall success: physical training, technical training (attention to how efficiently you perform), and mental training (how confident and mentally prepared you are in your mind). I have spent many years helping people with their mental game in different areas of their lives. It is very exciting to see the amazing changes they can make. The self directed version of the success guide will enable you to make the changes that you want and need in order to better enjoy your overall experience. The 1st edition of the success guide was designed to be used by my clients in conjunction with their sessions and audios. This edition has been redesigned to enable any swimmer to benefit from reading and applying the techniques, regardless of whether you have a mental coach. All you need is an optimistic and willing attitude that enables you to try something new. Read the guide carefully, have an open mind, and do each of the exercises consistently. You will begin to see changes in your mental toughness and progress in your sport as a result of your mental training. Helping competitive swimmers enhance their mental toughness and improve their performances has been one of the greatest passions of my life. I have worked with athletes of all ages from age group swimmers to Olympians and professionals. Translating how I help athletes into a self- directed book was challenging. However, this guide will help you create mental toughness and enhance your performance. While the guide is available as a standalone product, it is my belief that in order for you to obtain maximum benefit you may wish to use some of the additional resources contained in the book. By purchasing this book you are indicating that you are ready to join the elite swimmers who understand that mental toughness training is just as important as physical and technical training. Read on and enjoy great swimming.




Mastering Swimming


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Trim seconds off your time, train more efficiently, or simply maximize your fitness workouts with Mastering Swimming. Renowned coaches Jim Montgomery and Mo Chambers have teamed up to create the ultimate swimming guide for masters athletes. Swimmers aged 18 to 120 will benefit from a targeted approach that covers these essentials: -Stroke instruction and refinement for freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly -Workout plans for fitness and competition -Training for open-water swimming and triathlon -Second-saving starts and turns In addition, Mastering Swimming covers equipment, dryland training, motivational strategies, and guidance for selecting a masters coach or program. With such complete coverage, it's the one resource you'll turn to time and again for a lifetime of serious swimming.




Dive In - The Ultimate Guide to Swimming Mastery


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Are you ready to take your swimming to the next level and unlock your full potential in the water? Look no further than "Dive In: The Ultimate Guide to Swimming Mastery"! This comprehensive guide is the first of its kind, offering a wealth of expert techniques, training methods, and life lessons that will transform the way you approach swimming, no matter your age or skill level. Inside, you'll discover: - Proven techniques for mastering all four competitive strokes, from freestyle to butterfly - Cutting-edge training programs designed to maximize your speed, endurance, and efficiency in the water - In-depth analysis of the physics and biomechanics of swimming, giving you a deeper understanding of how your body moves through the water - Mental training strategies to help you overcome fear, build confidence, and develop a champion's mindset - Nutritional guidance and recovery techniques to fuel your body and optimize your performance both in and out of the pool Whether you're a competitive swimmer looking to shave seconds off your best times, a triathlete seeking to improve your swim split, a masters swimmer pursuing lifelong health and fitness, or a beginner learning to conquer the water for the first time, "Dive In" has something for you. With its unparalleled depth and breadth of knowledge, engaging storytelling, and practical, real-world advice, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to take their swimming to the next level and experience the life-changing benefits of this incredible sport. So what are you waiting for? Take the plunge and "Dive In" to the world of swimming mastery today! With this book as your guide, there's no limit to what you can achieve in the water and beyond.




Between Two Lanes


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The Nuts and Bolts of Psychology for Swimmers


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Discusses psychological methods of enhancing performance in swimming, covering such aspects as the challenge of training, goal setting, pain management, and handling pressure.




Mind Body Skill


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In his latest book, Olympic Coach Nick Baker challenges swimmers to create change in a BIG WAY to achieve the results they desire! A swimmer who improves their mental outlook can enhance their level of swimming performance to one degree or another. The same holds true for technique or fitness. But when a swimmer focuses on boosting all three at once, the paradigm shifts and EXCELLENCE happens!"There is beauty in a job well done, like developing yourself into the most exceptional swimmer that you can be. To pursue this mighty purpose, you must think of yourself as a three-legged stool that can only stand if all three legs are strong. In the same manner, you can only succeed to the level of your swimming ambition if your mind, body, and skill are of equal strength. Maintaining a wise balance in your training will provide you with an opportunity to develop yourself in a three-sided fashion and without weakness in one area or another. It will also compel you to climb far higher than your fellow competitors and achieve what you cherish most in swimming." - Coach Nick Baker




The Beginners Guidebook to Mental Toughness for Swimmers


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The Beginners Guidebook to Mental Toughness for Swimmers will teach you how meditation can make you mentally tougher even in the most challenging conditions. Stimulating the mind will stimulate the body to overcome what was once thought of as impossible and will help you surpass limits you never imagined. Mental road blocks and past mental failures affect what you think you can accomplish but that can be corrected through meditation so that the past stays in the past and you can finally move forward in achieving your goals. Meditation can become the fastest path to mental toughness due to the non-physical skills you will develop and improve. It will teach you to strengthen the mind and sharpen your concentration for longer periods of time. Give yourself the opportunity to become better in every way imaginable and reach for the top! What is meditation? Meditation is a state of mind where you are thinking about something in a calm and relaxed manner. Normally, you are achieving a much higher state of focus. How will you benefit from meditating? Meditation will take you to the next level mentally, physically, and emotionally. You can expect to feel more prepared, relaxed, and focused than ever before after meditating. Remember, the body can only do what the mind thinks it can do. What Improvements can I expect from practicing meditation? Some of the improvements you can expect are: fewer or no headaches at all, improved digestion, more energy during the day, less muscle cramps or signs of muscle tightness, increased capacity to concentrate over long periods of time. Does my nutrition affect my meditative potential and is a nutrition plan included? Yes, nutrition is a major component in becoming mentally tougher. When you have the energy and mental balance needed, you can perform at your optimal mental capacity and this means eating and staying hydrated. Feeling tired, anxious, drowsy, or sleepy will not allow you to focus and perform properly. A meal calendar is included as well as recipes you can use to maximize your meditation sessions and have an organized nutrition.




Total Immersion


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Swim better—and enjoy every lap—with Total Immersion, a guide to improving your swimming from an expert with more than thirty years of experience in the water. Terry Laughlin, the world’s #1 authority on swimming success, has made his unique approach even easier for anyone to master. Whether you’re an accomplished swimmer or have always found swimming to be a struggle, Total Immersion will show you that it’s mindful fluid movement—not athletic ability—that will turn you into an efficient swimmer. This new edition of the bestselling Total Immersion features: -A thoughtfully choreographed series of skill drills—practiced in the mindful spirit of yoga—that can help anyone swim more enjoyably -A holistic approach to becoming one with the water and to developing a swimming style that’s always comfortable -Simple but thorough guidance on how to improve fitness and form -A complementary land-and-water program for achieving a strong and supple body at any age Based on more than thirty years of teaching, coaching, and research, Total Immersion has dramatically improved the physical and mental experience of swimming for thousands of people of all ages and abilities.