Training and nutrition are crucial parts of athletic excellence - but what about the mind? Motivation, confidence, mental toughness: all of these are key in sport, and yet for many athletes are not trained as much as the body.

Jonathan Pietrunti of Complete Human Performance is a former Navy Chief Aviation Ordnanceman and has a BA in sports psychology. With his years of experience in training both clients and sailors, he knows what mental tools are the game-changers in fitness.

On this episode of CHP Radio, Jonny discusses:

What is sports psychology, and what is it not?

What are the most common reasons people come to a sports psychologist?

What are some common pitfalls with goal-setting?

What is motivation?

What about positive imagery and confidence?

Show Notes

Learn more about self-determination theory.

You can visit Jonny at thatgreyarea.com and pick up his free goal-setting guide.