A recent study published in Behaviour Research and Therapy suggests that a self-guided digital mental imagery program can ...

Researchers say a simple mental training method practiced at home may help people manage anxiety and improve emotional ...

With exams looming and a lot potentially riding on their future, many university students suffer from anxiety. This pressure ...

In the thrilling world of sports, where every sprint, jump, and victory dance is a heartbeat in the rhythm of competition, the pursuit of greatness demands more than just physical prowess. It demands ...

Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of the cancellation of winter and spring sports is that you (and every other athlete in North America and probably the world) are no longer able to practice and ...

2 Faculty of Information Science & Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia Correspondence to Dr Nurwina Anuar, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, ...

Coaches, trainers, and athletes are often looking for the “next thing” that will allow them to reach the highest level of sports performance. One training technique to optimize sports performance is ...

Overweight people who used a new motivational intervention called Functional Imagery Training (FIT) lost an average of five times more weight than those using talking therapy alone, shows new research ...

Close your eyes and imagine this scene. You’re entering the weight room. You sit down on a bench and collect your thoughts, recalling how many sets and reps you plan to do, with how much weight and ...

In sports, most high-level athletes (70-90%) and elite sports coaches (94%) report using motor imagery (mental or kinesthetic imagery) to enhance sports performance. (Ridderinkhof et al. J Physiol, ...