Have you ever wondered if there’s a secret weapon to take your paddling to the next level? Spoiler alert: it’s in your mind. Visualisation, or mental imagery, is a game-changer used by top athletes in sports like swimming, rowing, and even synchronized swimming.
Picture this: You’re at the start line, sitting in bench 3 on the right next to your buddy. There’s a wicked headwind and you along with others are drawing water to keep the nose lined up with the race lane. You know that there will be a quick call from the starter, so you will have to be ready for that. The call comes “Are you ready?”. You stop drawing and quickly assume the correct position. The race starts and you crush the race start, syncing flawlessly with your team, and the boat launches off the line. Sounds awesome, right? Let’s see how visualisation can help your dragon boating, backed by science, with tips, expected gains, and a few things to watch out for.
What’s Visualization and Why Should You Care?
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