Neuroscience & hypnosis for swimming

Using Neuroscience to Train Smarter, Not Harder

“…it is the activation of the neural circuits that creates the neuroplasticity required for a skill to be honed. The muscle fibers themselves have very little to do with the acquisition of such skills and thus do not necessarily need to be activated to do so. With that being said, simply mentally rehearsing your desired skill set can be just as effective as physically performing it. Furthermore, the lack of true physical action eliminates the component of fatigue disrupting the ability to maintain proper technique. I’m not saying to completely replace active technique work in lieu of mental visualization practices. But by incorporating mental rehearsal into your daily training regimen you can efficiently strengthen the neuronal circuitry to make the technical changes you desire.”

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