Motivation and Enjoyment

Maximizing motivation and enjoyment

Have you ever noticed how champion sports people often make the comment, “I’m just really enjoying my sport at the moment,” just after they’ve won a big event?

It’s not surprising. When you are enjoying what you are doing, your mind is supporting your bodyand your central nervous system is more responsive to deliver what your body needs.

In the same way, when you’re enjoying what you’re doing, you’re more motivated and more energized and you complete the tasks with increased enthusiasm. It’s only natural that you’ll find yourself getting better results.

If you’re dreading getting on the bike because you can’t stand the thought of the training you’ve got to do, you’ll never be able to experience the benefits that these principles bring.

This aspect to performance is often ignored. However, it’s fundamental to seeing cycling success.