Triathlon Mental Training With Hypnosis

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Steven_C_Ladd]Steven C Ladd
Hypnosis can be a powerful tool in your triathlon mental training toolbox to overcome self-defeating beliefs, eliminate pre-race jitters, and even fight through the inevitable pains of "the toughest sport on earth" i.e. fatigue, nausea, cramps, etc.
It is important to point out that there are different types of hypnosis, and that they have different uses and intentions.
Don't get confused into thinking that hypnosis is just the funny stuff you see on stage at the state fair or in Vegas... baby. That's "entertainment" or "stage" hypnosis. Obviously the purpose is to have some fun and get a few laughs.
The kind of hypnosis that will actually benefit your triathlon training is therapeutic, sports-specific hypnosis.
Although the specifics can differ based on the hypnotherapist that you work with, here is generally how a session works:

You are interviewed regarding your goals and addressing any questions you may have about the hypnosis session. You will also be screened for any possible reason that you should not partake in a hypnotherapy session. Hypnosis is contraindicated in clients suffering from severe psychiatric disorders, or those under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
You are invited to get comfortable and relax in a seated or lying position. Then the hypnotherapist will guides you through a relaxation module.
Once relaxed, the hypnotherapist makes positive suggestions regarding your triathlete training and racing performance, based on your initial interview and goals.
You are then gently brought out of your relaxation and into a fresh and vibrant state.
You should be given an audio recording of the session so you can listen to it at least once a day for a period of 21 days.

A few key points:

The American Medical Association approved hypnosis in 1958, calling it a viable and beneficial health alternative. Since then thousands of Americans have benefited from its use.
Although you will be deeply relaxed, you will be awake and aware at all times.
You cannot be hypnotized against your will or without your consent.
The purpose of getting you into a relaxed state is so that your conscious mind can "let go".
This will then allow your "sub-conscious" mind to be more open to the positive suggestions from the hypnotherapist regarding your triathlon training and racing goals.
Your "sub-conscious" mind will store these positive suggestions in your mental data base for future use in your triathlete endeavors.
As you can see, hypnosis is an effective and passive way for you to perform triathlon mental training, and have greater success in your racing and in everyday pursuits.
About The Author:
Triathlete Coach Stephen Ladd is the creator of the first complete alternative psychology system designed specifically for triathletes and the demands of "the toughest sport on earth". His ground-breaking system The Renegade Triathlete Psychology System combines Hypnosis, NLP and Energy Mechanics; providing triathletes of all levels a do-it-yourself method of training the subconcious mind for peak performance, and controlling the important mental/emotional mindset needed for training and racing. To discover these powerful tools and watch a free video demonstration, visit http://triathlonmentaltraining.com
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