When you think about “getting your head in the game,” you may think it’s just about strategizing against your opponent during a team sport, or finding the motivation to work out at 5 AM. But according to Holly Rilinger, a Nike master trainer, former pro athlete, and avid meditator, the mind plays a much bigger role in helping you achieve your fitness goals.
A key to finding that focus and being able to control your thoughts during a workout is to practice mindfulness outside of the gym. Rilinger sets the tone and purpose for her day by meditating for 10 minutes every morning. “I sit down and I breathe — it allows me to condition myself to stay focused for the rest of the day,” she says. Read more about how meditation helps Holly Rilinger jumpstart her day.
Coach, trainer, and 10-year veteran of the fitness world, Holly Rilinger is known as one of the most inspiring motivational trainers in the game.
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