Recently I came across some research that confirmed what I already new intuitively. Fatigue can be just as much about your level of mental toughness as it is your physical toughness. In the sports world when an athlete gases out, fans often blame the athlete’s physical conditioning, or lack thereof. The truth is an athlete […]
Physical toughness requires strength, but strength is just the starting point. Physical toughness goes beyond just the physical part. A coach can push someone to be physically strong, but a coach can’t push someone to be physically tough. Physical toughness is a measure of how your body can endure pain caused by fatigue and adverse […]
Mental toughness is something young athletes must learn. Although there is no conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, research shows that both nature and nurture play a role. Given that we have no control over the nature of our children once they’re born, we must focus on the nurture. This is why mental toughness […]