No Brain No Gains: Mental Strategies to Becoming a Champion
In this episode, 2017 Italian NBBUI Champion Francesco Gaminara tells about how bodybuilding has helped him overcome weight problems and mental health struggles, and how it has shaped his mindset positively. With the same positive mindset derived from training, Francesco has won the first two shows he has ever taken part in, becoming national champion. Now, after a 3-year break, he is ready to come back, and win his title back.
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Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction. Francesco’s Story
8:58 How Training Has Affected Francesco’s Mindset and Helped Him Recover From both Physical and Mental Weakness
17:08 The Role of a Positive Environment in Training
21:14 Visualisation and Meditation Practices in Bodybuilding
33:35 How Francesco Won his First Show Through Meditation and Visualisation
57:40 Conclusion
Literature Cited
Further Literature
Van Raalte, Judy L. et al. 2016. ‘Self-talk: Review and sport-specific model’. Psychology of Sport and Exercise 22:139-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2015.08.004