VERVE Zen Power Rack

I always tell myself that I am more than capable of achieving anything in this life, be it through strength, courage, or mobility. The power of placebo is enormous on the body. In fact, most of the time in medical practice, the placebo effect plays a huge role. I tried using placebo techniques during my marathon run. When I felt like I was about to experience muscle cramps, I used positive affirmations such as “my body is responding well,” “my muscles are working great,” and “I’m recovering.” During the race, I didn’t cramp once! I attribute this success not only to the placebo effect but also to proper nutrition, effective recovery strategies, and controlled breathing techniques via nasal breathing. If you read “You Are the Placebo” by Joe Dispenza and Bruce Lipton’s work “The Biology of Belief,” you come to understand that we are very powerful from within when we work in harmony with our brain. Research has shown that placebo can trigger real physiological changes, including the release of endorphins, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters. This mind-body connection extends beyond just feeling better; it can lead to measurable changes in bodily functions. In sports psychology, the technique I used is known as positive self-talk. It’s a form of cognitive restructuring that can help athletes manage pain, fatigue, and self-doubt. By reframing potentially negative sensations or thoughts into positive ones, athletes can often push through barriers and achieve higher levels of performance. A holistic approach that combines mental strategies with proper physical preparation, nutrition, and recovery is often the most effective way to optimise performance and overall well-being. The field of psychoneuroimmunology further supports these ideas, studying how psychological processes interact with the nervous and immune systems. #movementculture #motionislotion #idoportal #goldcoastpersonaltrainer #idoportalmethod #mobility #igfitness #calisthenics #flexibility #functionalfitness #peakperformance #highperformance #placebo #placeboeffect #sportspsychology #functionalrangeconditioning #frc #handstand #next #spinemobility #shouldermobility