Some useful types of meditation for maximizing athletic performance include focused attention meditation (FAM) and open monitoring meditation (OMM). FAM refers to centering one’s attention on a particular object whereas OMM includes a more broad meditation where the mind is free to explore their wandering thoughts without focusing on one specific experience or object.

Types of Meditation for improving Athletic Performance

Meditation is one method that can be useful when assisting athletes to execute at their peak performance while lowering their stress and anxiety levels.

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- Enhanced athletic performance
- Changed relationship with physical sensations in the body

Physical Goals and Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation

Colzato, L.S., Kibele, A. How Different Types of Meditation Can Enhance Athletic Performance Depending on the Specific Sport Skills. J Cogn Enhanc 1, 122–126 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41465-017-0018-3

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