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@Longevity_EDU
Dec 18, 2022 • 7 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
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Elite performers have INCREDIBLE mental discipline.

4 secrets of sports psychology you can apply to your own life:
Channel your anxiety.

An increase in stress hormones...

→Cortisol
→Adrenaline
→Norepinephrine

...will dramatically increase your focus.

Anxiety is just the negative version of it.

→Channel anxiety into excitement
→Apply FOCUS to take ACTION
→Use slow nasal breathing
Don't be afraid to ask for help.

There's no such thing as a stand-alone success.

Even elite performers get help → and don't wait to ask for it.

Teamwork is built into your DNA.
Visualize success.

Some chances are once-in-a-lifetime.

By mentally rehearsing those moments:

Elite performers build confidence & preparation.

To manifest the best results → visualize your success in detail.
Master self-talk.

Everyone suffers from doubt.

Your existence is rooted in your belief.s

Your beliefs start with your spoken words.

Elite performers speak results into existence.

To build the existence you want → use positive self-talk.
4 secrets of sports psychology you can apply to your own life:

→Channel anxiety into focused excitement
→Dont' be afraid to get help
→Visualize your success
→Master self-talk

You can apply these to ANYTHING you set your mind to.
If you enjoyed this:

→RT to share with your friends
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#worldcup2022 #worldcup #worldcupfinal #france #argentina #qatar2022 #WCfinal

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But fixing it isn't just about cutting carbs.

Here are 8 other science-backed ways to fix it:🧵

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Walking has so many other health benefits too.
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A meta-analysis of 46 studies found berberine improved HbA1c, fasting glucose & 2hr glucose even more than metformin does.

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A 2008 trial found berberine lowered fasting glucose by 20% and HbA1c by 2% in type 2 diabetics, nearly identical to metformin.

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Here are 7 hacks to lower cortisol and help you lose fat (bookmark this): 🧵

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The problem?

Most people think more training means more results.

90 to 120 minutes of lifting per week is enough.
2. Morning sunlight.

It reduces cortisol by:

- Triggering serotonin production
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Get 10-15 minutes within an hour of waking up.

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Your doctor says your blood pressure is "a little high."

But high blood pressure silently damages your arteries and brain for years before symptoms show.

Here are 7 science-backed methods to lower it naturally:🧵

1. Don't worry so much about salt. Worry about potassium Image
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Potassium relaxes your blood vessel walls and helps flush out excess sodium.

Best sources :

• Bananas
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• Leafy greens
• Sweet potatoes

Most people get less than half the potassium they need.

Here's what they never told you about salt:
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Walking boosts nitric oxide production in your blood vessels.

The result?

Your arteries relax, they become healthier and your blood flows better.

But you don't need 10K steps.

Just walking a few thousand more steps a day than you are now is enough.
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Visceral fat hides deep inside your abdomen, wraps around your organs and fuels insulin resistance and heart disease.

Here are 8 ways to burn visceral fat:🧵

1. Resistance train to build muscle
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The more lean muscle you carry, the more glucose gets pulled out of your blood without insulin.

A 2017 meta-analysis found resistance training burned more visceral fat than cardio alone.

Here's a quick workout you can do:
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