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JoeJustice
11-10-2008, 09:33 AM
I saw this article in The Journal of Strength & Conditioning:
http://www.nsca-jscr.org/pt/re/jscr/abstract.00124278-200711000-00017.htm;jsessionid=JYfQshHn58N9bMLyXLn8SKTxJ96vL mf16WBSc7slTJjTGTn5Q0Yc!-1031399950!181195629!8091!-1?index=1&database=ppvovft&results=1&count=10&searchid=1&nav=search

Only has the Abstract is on-line. It seems the use of imagery (visualization) yields effectiveness and confidence in the weight room.

From the Abstract:

Confidence in the ability to image was associated with both imagery use and effectiveness, and imagery use and effectiveness were associated with confidence in the weight room.


Obviously this is carries over to all forms and training and, personally, I think this carries over to all aspects of life. Visualization, "psyching up", mental preparation, goal setting; it's all the same thing and I think it's vital to all success.

IMHO,
-Joe
gruntbrain
11-10-2008, 09:39 AM
Visualization is a vital health practice(prevention & cure)
Andy62
11-10-2008, 12:06 PM
Visualization is and has been the ultimate creative force in any type of goal striving for decades. Denis Waitley was a consultant to the US Olympic Team teaching visualization to athletes in a wide variety of sports decades ago.
kelbiz
11-10-2008, 12:14 PM
I've read in Steve Reeves' book the importance of the mind-muscle conection. He was probably one of the more cerebral weightlifters of his time. Rather than the expression "No Pain, No Gain" Steve preferred this motto "No Brain, No Gain".
And weather you are an advocate of weightlifting or any other form of exercise, you simply cannot argue the results. He had one of the best physiques of all time.

Jack
MikeNY
11-10-2008, 02:29 PM
I'm a believer, same thing is used in martial arts.
tom
11-10-2008, 02:45 PM
Visualization is effective in everything.

Tom
Nathan
11-10-2008, 03:25 PM
Visualization is also pretty important in Golf too.
gruntbrain
11-10-2008, 03:30 PM
I've given up my quest for a perfect woman & just visualize one.
Andy62
11-10-2008, 03:33 PM
Gruntbrain, Get ready she is going to walk through the door any minute.
gruntbrain
11-10-2008, 03:39 PM
OK Andy, I'm watching my wallet
gruntbrain
11-10-2008, 03:57 PM
It's been often said that believing is seeing