A Mindful Lift – Benefits of Mindful Meditation in Strength and Conditioning – Part 2

by Meagan Wilson, Elizabeth Hope, and Brian Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
NSCA Coach March 2021
Vol 7, Issue 4

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Part 2 of this article series explores the possible benefits of mindful meditation for coach development as well as how it can improve reflective practice and the coach-athlete relationship.

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