Setting Training Goals

One of the most important aspects of any training programme is the setting of realistic and specific goals. These could be having a rest, a quiet week or even setting a personal best. Finding the best balance for you is an essential part of realising your improving performance in whatever sport is your interest.

I recall an interview with one of the senior coaches in GB cycling that outlined a programme that allowed the athlete to control their training programme but gave them specific goals in reaching specific track times in their training. Was this a better method than just focussing on beating the opposition? I would suggest that the cycling team performance in the Beijing 2008 Olympics supports the idea that being specific about your goals can have a dramatic effect on your performance. Beating a specific and manageable time is an object the brain can rationalise every training session and may provide a better framework than "beating the person". This very specific approach can make the overall task more real and likely to be achieved. It seems that progressive setting of realistic objectives can provide dramatic improvements in performance.
Breaking down large objectives into smaller bite size pieces is a key feature of Cognitive Hypnotherapy and NLP. These techniques can provide a system that can help you reach your overall objectives. Contact the Alexandrian Practice to discuss how to help you integrate your training objectives and achieve success.