MindStrong

Dan Van Zandt is a flexibility researcher, educator and coach and probably one of the (if not the) most knowledgable people in the world of flexibility.This episode is one that brings a lot of knowledge and science around flexibility, the importance of it for athletes and how to best build it. Lewis and Dan talk about some of the myths that are around flexibility, its impact on the body but also its impact on the mind for athletes, type of flexibility and where best to begin when trying to increase flexibility. They also talk about how yoga can be of great benefit for athletes not just for the physical gains but the mental resilience it can build too.Dan is the go-to man when it comes to flexibility knowledgeable and this discussion hopes to give some insight and advice that you can take to help you on your flexibility journey.You can find Dan onInstagram and FacebookFor more on the Master Trainer Course and videos visit flexibilityresearch.comThis episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi.Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation for Athletes...The Sport Yogi app is available on iOS & AndroidVisit sportyogi.com for moreConnect with Lewis at:Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast

Travis Head, Intl. Australian Cricketer, shares insights on being the youngest captain for South Australia, managing being dropped, and performing under pressure. Topics include form management, analyzing video footage, training routines, finding time for personal activities, and lessons learned from early leadership mistakes.

Learn about 3 breathing exercises for athletes and everyday people to improve focus and performance. Also, discover a recovery breath technique for relaxation. Incorporate post-workout breathing exercises to promote physical and mental recovery. Build endurance and promote relaxation with 2 breathing exercises for athletes. Access these exercises through a sport yoga app with a special discount code for listeners.

Michelle Carter, 2016 Olympic Shot Put Champion, talks about confidence, parents coaching their kids, managing expectations, and her outlook on these topics. She started the You Throw Girl Confidence Camps. Her father, Michael, had a 9 year NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers and was a Silver Medalist in the Shot Put at the Olympics. They also discuss training adjustments during the pandemic, the importance of pilates and yoga for shot put, and the aftermath of winning an Olympic Games.

Learn about the benefits of yoga for athletes, including improved flexibility, strength, and mental performance. Discover how yoga can reduce injuries and enhance overall quality of life. Get tips on getting started with yoga as an athlete and incorporating it into your routine. Explore different styles of yoga and how they can aid in recovery and injury prevention. Don't miss out on the Sport Yogi app and the resources it offers.

Learn about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for athletes, incorporating these practices through yoga and physical movement, the power of mindfulness for reducing stress and anxiety, and how to practice mindfulness and meditation in daily life. Discover the challenges athletes face and the advantages of using the Sport Yogi app.

With this week being Mental Health Awareness Week. I talk about why it's important to talk about, work on or maintain your mental health as an athlete. Not only to make you a more mentally agile athlete on the field but a more rounded person of it too.If you're interested in trying meditation and mindfulness as an athlete, this episode is sponsored by Sport YogiFor Athletes that want to Breathe, Think and Move Better...The Sport Yogi app is now available.Download atiOSAndroidVisit sportyogi.com for moreConnect with Lewis at:Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast

In this episode, I speak with the awesome Michael Klim. Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 3 Olympian and multiple World Champion.We talk about his journey into swimming, how he then made his way into the Australian swim team, one of the worlds most dominating sporting teams at the time, what it was like managing the build-up for the Olympics, managing expectations, how to manage yourself under pressure, breaking world records, plus things such as his experience with yoga and meditation and how all his skills in the world of sport have helped him in his business life now with Milk & Co.Follow Michael on InstagramThis episode is sponsored by Sport YogiFor Athletes that want to Breathe, Think and Move Better...The Sport Yogi app is now available.Download atiOSAndroidVisit sportyogi.com for moreConnect with Lewis at:Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast

This podcast discusses self-talk for athletes, exploring how it can be both helpful and hurtful. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing self-talk, and how practices like meditation and mindfulness can be useful tools. The episode also explores different techniques, such as using mantras, to combat negative self-talk and improve performance in sports.

Frances Houghton, the first female British rower to compete in 5 Olympic games, shares her lessons from a career spanning two decades. Topics include managing the physical and mental toll of Olympic rowing, changing mindset, setting goals, working as a team, and adapting to change and diversity within the team. She also discusses her journey from being non-sporty to being an Olympic athlete and reflects on the upcoming Tokyo 2021 Olympics and personal challenges.