Herein the author emphasizes the balance and blending of physical and mental activity that the weight lifter need achieve in order to reach maxi mum potential. Not only is it possible for an athlete to control the mind to enhance his physical performance, lifting weights, in any of its forms, can become a vehicle for personal exploration and psychological or spiritual growth. It can increase energy levels and enable the athlete to feel good about himself, giving him a sense of optimism and well-being. The successful ...
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Herein the author emphasizes the balance and blending of physical and mental activity that the weight lifter need achieve in order to reach maxi mum potential. Not only is it possible for an athlete to control the mind to enhance his physical performance, lifting weights, in any of its forms, can become a vehicle for personal exploration and psychological or spiritual growth. It can increase energy levels and enable the athlete to feel good about himself, giving him a sense of optimism and well-being. The successful professional lifter has a genetic advantage and has made a commitment to excellence of performance. His training methods may or may not be in keeping with his overall personal development. Along with his training dissimilarities follows a certain lifestyle that is associated with being a professional which differs from that of the majority of lifters. It is the majority for whom this book is intended.
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