Relaxation Beats Forcing

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO This episode focuses on simple, practical tools to reduce stress in daily life, stay calm, and run with more presence. We talk breathing, awareness, mindset, and race-day nerves, and how relaxing on purpose can actually improve performance and enjoyment. Dr. Kasim, a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program, shares what's worked for him in training and daily life.

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Chapters:

• 0:00 — Training the mind: Stress management for athletes
• 1:15 — LMNT Sponsorship
• 2:22 — How you can reduce stress in everyday life
• 5:50 — Simple stress-reduction habits
• 11:03 — Awareness vs. living on autopilot
• 14:40 — Running with awareness and listening to your body
• 21:53 — How to start a meditation practice
• 28:00 — Is there a "best" time of day to meditate?
• 31:36 — How mindset affects training and progress
• 35:04 — Key lessons and advice for runners looking to improve
• 42:22 — Stress, cortisol, and why sleep gets disrupted
• 44:41 — Practical breathing tools to calm the nervous system
• 54:58 — Gaining perspective and appreciation for life
• 1:00:46 — What long-form meditation teaches athletes
• 1:07:24 — Managing race-day nerves
• 1:11:18 — Simple mental resets to stay calm and positive
• 1:18:55 — Where to find Dr. Kasim
• 1:19:44 — How to become a happier, healthier, stronger athlete

FIND DR. KASIM AL-MASHAT:

► Website: https://centreformindfulness.ca/

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kasimalmashat

► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.kasimal-mashat5191

► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x

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► Dr. Phil Maffetone episode: https://youtu.be/DyE2J5pcWcA

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