Athletes to Center Themselves

Welcome to the Healthy Mindset App Podcast where host Mike Hartman, a performance coach and former professional athlete, brings his passion to help athletes and workplace athletes achieve their dreams and goals while being mindful of everything else in life. Mike also uses this platform to share his targeted assessment applications. Healthy Mindset Course Meditation and Goal Setting Technique for the Athlete and Workplace Athlete we're glad you're here. Now let's dive headfirst into this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast Podcast. Here's your host, Mike Hartman.

Welcome athletes. In the next few minutes, we'll focus on a breathing technique designed to calm your nerves and sharpen your focus as you prepare for competition. Let's harness your energy positively. We will be using Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing. This technique involves deep breaths that fully engage your diaphragm, Allowing your body to maximize oxygen intake and slow your heart rate, calming your nerves efficiently. Find a comfortable seated position or stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Place one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach. This will help you focus on your breathing and ensure you're using your diaphragm effectively. Close your eyes to minimize distractions. Let's begin by exhaling fully through your mouth to empty your lungs. Now, slowly inhale through your nose, counting to four, focusing on filling your stomach with air, not just your chest. Feel the hand on your stomach rise and the hand on your chest should move very little. Hold your breath for a count of four, then exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of six. Feel the hand on your stomach lower as you push all the air out. Repeat this breathing pattern. Inhale through your nose. One, two, three, four. Hold one, two, three, four and exhale through your mouth. One, two, three, four, five, six. Continue to focus on the movement of your stomach and the calming rhythm of your breath. As we conclude this session. Gradually ease back into your natural breathing pattern. Feel the calm and focus enveloping your body. Gently open your eyes when you're ready, carrying this sense of calm and focus into your game. Remember, use this technique whenever you feel the nerves kicking in to bring back your focus and calm. Best of luck today.

We're so glad you joined us for this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast with your host Mike Hartman. If you're enjoying the show, please feel free to rate, subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. That helps others find the show and we greatly appreciate it. To dive deeper and learn more about the Healthy Mindset program or to get in touch with Mike, please visit our website. Healthy mindsetapp.com thanks again for listening and we hope you'll join us again in the next episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast. Until then, be well.

Sa.

We're so glad you joined us for this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast with your host Mike Hartman. If you're enjoying the show, please feel free to rate, subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. That helps others find the show and we greatly appreciate it. To dive deeper and learn more about the Healthy Mindset Program or to get in touch with Mike, please Visit our website, healthymindsetapp.com thanks again for listening and we hope you'll join us again in the next episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast. Until then, be well. We're so glad you joined us for this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast with your host, Mike Hartman. If you're enjoying the show, please feel free to rate, subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. That helps others find the show and we greatly appreciate it. To dive deeper and learn more about the Healthy Mindset Program or to get in touch with Mike, please Visit our website, healthymindsetapp.com thanks again for listening and we hope you'll join us again in the next episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast. Until then, be well.

Sam.