Very interesting article from Gymnastike on Oct 17, 2014: As a gymnast, have you ever been fearful in practice? Ever had to practice that one skill, or routine, that exponentially raised anxiety levels just thinking about it? Fear is an inevitable part of life, and can be found in gymnastics everyday, even in every turn a gymnast takes. It’s a powerful emotion that can override all other thoughts and priorities, which is why this is a particularly devastating feeling for gymnasts, who put themselves at risk every day. In order to reach their full potential, athletically and mentally, a gymnast needs to persevere through the hard days, and remain mentally strong in the midst of stressful situations. Below are ten steps a gymnast can follow in order to overcome their fear, so they can instead, focus on improving themselves as people, and athletes. The more a gymnast can gain insight into their internal obstacles, the greater their ability will be to contain and manage anxieties, inside and out of the gym...
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:05:29 +0000
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