Training and nutrition are crucial parts of athletic excellence - but what about the mind? Motivation, confidence, mental toughness: all of these are key in sport, and yet for many athletes are not trained as much as the body.

Jonathan Pietrunti of Complete Human Performance is a former Navy Chief Aviation Ordnanceman and has a BA in sports psychology. With his years of experience in training both clients and sailors, he knows what mental tools are the game-changers in fitness. 

On this episode of CHP Radio, Jonny discusses:

What is sports psychology, and what is it not?

What are the most common reasons people come to a sports psychologist?

What are some common pitfalls with goal-setting?

What is motivation?

What about positive imagery and confidence?

Show Notes

Learn more about self-determination theory.

You can visit Jonny at thatgreyarea.com and pick up his free goal-setting guide.

Annie "Gunshow" Dohack of Complete Human Performance has successfully trained over 140 individuals for military selection in several branches of the armed forces. Here, she shares her expertise on how to program for members of this special population, addressing their hybrid strength and endurance needs intelligently so they can pass tests and excel in the field.

In this episode, we discuss:

How did you come to start training military personnel?

What are the most common goals that your military clients have?

How do you start after someone has signed up?

What are the primary principles for training military personnel?

How do you assess client’s progress?

Are there any differences in training between service branches?

Show Notes

The Hybrid Athlete by Alex Viada, along with template programs for all kinds of training goals