WHOOP Podcast Mental Toughness: Endurance and Grit Tips from Elite Performance Coach Rachel Vickery
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Nov 1, 2023 Rachel Vickery, high-performance consultant, discusses topics such as developing interoception, using cold therapy for coaching moments, entering the arousal state, breathing mechanics, and setting yourself up for success in high-pressure environments.
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Gymnastics and Pressure
- Rachel Vickery, a former gymnast, discusses her early experiences with pressure.
- She excelled in practice but struggled under pressure in major competitions, highlighting the psychological impact of high-stakes environments.
Pressure's Physiological Impact
- Vickery realized that pressure affects not just the mental game, but also physiology and biomechanics.
- Subtle changes in biomechanics, triggered by the physiological stress response, can significantly impact performance, even for experts.
Developing Interoception
- Develop interoception by noticing your body's response to stressors like ice baths.
- Avoid preloading or using coping mechanisms beforehand to understand your natural response.