Athletes sometimes hear coaches say, “Come on, focus!” It’s not that the person isn’t focused, it’s just on something ineffective. We have control over where we choose to focus. We can direct our attention internally or externally. Studies have shown that athletes perform better when they put their focus on…

You’ve probably heard the saying “practice makes perfect,” but when it comes to athletics, your genetic makeup matters, too. There are three distinct body types—the scientific term is “somatotypes”—ranging from thin with a fast metabolism to stocky with a slower metabolism. Each type responds differently to the same physical activity.…