Mind/Body Fitness Focus, Preparation, Performance

by Seabourne, Tom

• ISBN13: 9781886969872
• ISBN10: 1886969876
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-05
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center
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Summary

Fulfill your potential with practices ranging from eastern disciplines such as Martial Arts and Yoga to western methods such as visualization and stress-reduciton.

Author Biography

Tom Seabourne, Ph.D. has been a two-time All-American member of the United States Taekwondo Team and a National International AAU Taekwondo Champion. He was an ESPN Professional Karate Association full-contact karate winner, varsity tennis player at Penn State, and a USPTA tennis pro. Dr. Seabourne currently holds 4 ultra-distance cycling World Records.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
From the Author	xvii
Preface	xxi
Introduction	xxiii
Acknowledgements	xxix
Traditional Mind/Body	1	(22)
Being Attentive Reduces Stress	3	(3)
Characteristics of Mindfulness	6	(2)
Choosing Your Mind/Body Strategy	8	(3)
Benefits of Mind/Body	11	(2)
The Mind/Body Connection for Stress Management	13	(2)
Traditional Mind/Body Workouts	15	(8)
Activation and Concentration	23	(28)
Activation	25	(6)
Mindfulness	31	(10)
Concentration and Focus	41	(7)
Integration = Activation + Concentration	48	(3)
Variables Affecting Mindfulness	51	(14)
Self-Esteem	53	(1)
Confidence	54	(1)
Motivation	55	(1)
Goal Setting	55	(1)
Time Management	56	(2)
Irrational Thinking	58	(2)
Fear	60	(2)
Anger	62	(1)
Mood	63	(1)
Creativity	63	(2)
Preparing for Your Mind/Body Experience	65	(14)
Focused Effort	67	(1)
Re-evaluating Goals	68	(1)
Breathe	69	(2)
Heart Rate Response and Mind/Body Training	71	(2)
Physiology and Mind/Body	73	(6)
Mind/Body Competition	79	(42)
Sports Performance	81	(1)
The Science Behind Mindfulness in Sports	82	(2)
Concentration and Mindfulness in Martial Arts Activity	84	(2)
Competition Anxiety	86	(2)
Mind/Body and Speed/Power	88	(2)
Martial Arts Breathing	90	(2)
Mentally Preparing for Competition	92	(3)
When Your Event Begins	95	(2)
Body Language	97	(2)
Motivation	99	(2)
Winning with Mindfulness	101	(3)
Your Journey Begins	104	(7)
Mindful Martial Arts Training	111	(5)
Other Mind/Body Workouts	116	(5)
Mind/Body 24 Hours a Day	121	(24)
Eating to Fuel Your Body and Mind	123	(3)
Too Busy for Mindfulness	126	(4)
Learn from Everyone	130	(2)
Sleep	132	(3)
Massage	135	(4)
Modeling Your Inner Force	139	(6)
Resources	145	(3)
References	148	(2)
Glossary	150	(7)
Index	157