http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationPODCAST Blogwww.theextragear.comDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPhttp://www.theextragear.comTue, 21 May 2013 19:50:06 GMTPODCAST BlogThu, 28 Apr 2011 20:31:18 GMTEpisode 015: How to Test Your Mental Skillshttp://www.theextragear.com/episode-015-how-to-test-your-mental-skillsTue, 26 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPFind your mental skills strengths and weaknesses so you can start a mental training plan that's right for you.

]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-015-how-to-test-your-mental-skillsEpisode 014: How To Reduce Pain From Sport Injurieshttp://www.theextragear.com/episode-014-how-toMon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASP

Dr. Blackmer describes how one's experience of pain is influenced by mental factors, and how relaxation training and imagery can help it.

]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-014-how-toEpisode 013: Quick Relaxation Skills for Athleteshttp://www.theextragear.com/episode-013-quick-relaxation-skills-for-athletesTue, 30 Nov 2010 18:43:45 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASP

Learn how to quickly relax under any conditions so you can perform your sport at your peak. 

]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-013-quick-relaxation-skills-for-athletesEpisode 012: Progressive Relaxation For Athletes - Part 2http://www.theextragear.com/episode-012-progressive-relaxation-for-athletes-part-2Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:34:08 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPThis is a guided progressive relaxation exercise to help athletes deeply relax and recover. Follow along with this 29-minute podcast and learn how to use this powerful relaxation technique to become rested and to learn how to recognize tension in your muscles so that you can perform you sport without wasting energy.
 
]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-012-progressive-relaxation-for-athletes-part-2Episode 011: Progressive Relaxation For Athletes - Part 1http://www.theextragear.com/episode-011-progressive-relaxation-for-athletesThu, 18 Nov 2010 17:35:05 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASP

Learn Progressive Relaxation, a physical relaxation skill that can help athletes reduce anxiety, regulate their intensity, enhance their rest and recovery, and speed healing from injuries.


]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-011-progressive-relaxation-for-athletesEpisode 010: Finding Your Peak Performance State - Part 2http://www.theextragear.com/episode-010-finding-your-peak-performance-state-part-2Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:48:54 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASP Here's Part Two of how to find your peak mental state for your sport, right from The Extra Gear's "Big Brain University."

]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-010-finding-your-peak-performance-state-part-2Episode 009: Finding Your Peak Performance State - Part 1http://www.theextragear.com/episode-009-finding-your-peak-performance-state-part-1Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:00:09 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASP Welcome to the first podcast from The Extra Gear’s “Big Brain University!” In this episode, sport psychologist Dr. Dana Blackmer will help you determine your peak mental state for your sport.

 

]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-009-finding-your-peak-performance-state-part-1Episode 008: Starting The New Season Righthttp://www.theextragear.com/episode-008-starting-the-new-season-rightThu, 09 Sep 2010 14:47:44 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPTips for athletes, parents and coaches on how to get the new season off on the right foot.

]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-008-starting-the-new-season-rightEpisode 007: Preventing Burnouthttp://www.theextragear.com/episode-007-preventing-burnoutThu, 19 Aug 2010 00:49:43 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASP

If you’re training hard at your sport but aren’t improving, you may be headed towards burnout. Sport psychologist Dr. Dana Blackmer of The Extra Gear discusses burnout and how to prevent it.
]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-007-preventing-burnoutEpisode 006: Using Music For Peak Sport Performancehttp://www.theextragear.com/episode-006-using-music-for-peak-sport-performanceSat, 17 Jul 2010 17:29:40 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDr. Blackmer discusses how athletes can use music to enhance their sport performance.
]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-006-using-music-for-peak-sport-performanceEpisode 005: Get Psyched Up And Motivated Using Imageryhttp://www.theextragear.com/episode-005-get-psyched-up-and-motivated-using-imageryMon, 28 Jun 2010 15:14:37 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPTips on how to use imagery to get psyched up and motivated in your sport when you're feeling flat. In this podcast I mention Bobby Thomson's "Shot heard 'round the world." Here's the link to that story.

]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-005-get-psyched-up-and-motivated-using-imageryEpisode 004 - How To Build Your Sport Confidence, Part 3http://www.theextragear.com/episode-004-how-to-build-your-sport-confidence-part-3Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:50:32 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPLearn how to be a more confident athlete by using these simple goal-setting procedures.

]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-004-how-to-build-your-sport-confidence-part-3Episode 003 - How To Build Your Sport Confidence, Part 2http://www.theextragear.com/episode-3-how-to-build-your-sport-confidence-part-2Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:21:42 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDr. Blackmer explains how to improve your sport self-confidence by using effective goal-setting practices. 

 

]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-3-how-to-build-your-sport-confidence-part-2Episode 002 - How To Build Your Sport Confidence, Part 1http://www.theextragear.com/episode-002-how-to-stay-confident-in-your-sportFri, 28 May 2010 21:53:17 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPSport psychologist Dr. Dana Blackmer helps you learn how to stay confident when things go wrong in your sport by using a deceptively simple and easy to learn technique. 

]]>http://www.theextragear.com/episode-002-how-to-stay-confident-in-your-sportEpisode 001 - What Is Sport Psychology And What Can It Do For Me?http://www.theextragear.com/episode-001-what-is-sport-psychology-and-whats-in-it-for-meFri, 28 May 2010 21:50:57 GMTDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPDana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASPSport Psychologist Dr. Dana Blackmer gives a crash course on sport psychology consulting with athletes, including what techniques are used to help athletes compete at their peak.

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