Understanding the mind of the elite athletes We know them for what they can do from the neck down. But what about their minds? Scientific American has an interesting article on why we excel at some activities and not at others
Over the last few decades science has started to look inside the mind of the athlete. What they have found is a brain not athlete
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only finely tuned for the demands of their particular sport, but one that may also carry a mental advantage to situations beyond the sports field. This research also provides a unique context for studying novel and important questions about the human mind, such as how the mind and body work together to rewire brain circuits over years of practice. continue reading
Source: Scientific American
