{"id":212599,"date":"2024-03-21T14:20:19","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T12:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/?p=212599"},"modified":"2024-09-06T12:22:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T10:22:27","slug":"why-are-some-people-better-at-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/why-are-some-people-better-at-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Pourquoi certaines personnes sont-elles meilleures en sport que d'autres ?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EXPERT TALK by M\u00f3nika B\u00f6lcskei<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Sports showcase incredible feats by athletes who excel effortlessly<\/strong> \u2013 or so it seems \u2013 in their fields. It leaves many who are watching from the sidelines wondering: why can\u2019t I do this? Is it because I don\u2019t train hard enough? Or is DNA the reason why some people are better at sports than me? In my professional opinion, the answer to this age-old question involves genetics, training, and mindset.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A matter of genetics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Genetics and biological attributes play a vital role in an individual\u2019s athletic prowess. Inherited traits<\/strong>, such as muscle fiber composition and body structure, greatly influence performance in activities ranging from sprinting to endurance sports. Biological attributes <\/strong>like body type, cardiovascular efficiency, and neuromuscular coordination further contribute to athletic performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Training, training, training<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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While genetics are a foundational influence, proper training and skill development are equally essential in realizing athletic excellence. Regardless of genetics and biology, anyone can significantly enhance <\/strong>their agility, stamina, strength, flexibility, and technique. What it takes is diligent practice, specialized training programs and proper coaching. World-class athletes typically spend<\/strong> countless hours<\/strong> sharpening their skills, adopting optimal strategies, and refining their physical abilities to remain at the top of their game.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mental health makes the difference<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In a 2009 publication<\/b><\/a>, Professors of Kinesiology and Health Studies Jean C\u00f4t\u00e9 and Wade Gilbert <\/strong>already emphasized the significance of mental health for the performance development of athletes. The authors highlight that athletes face high training loads, intense competitions, and stressful lifestyles<\/b><\/a>, leading to issues such as overtraining and identity crises. This is prompting coaches to prioritize athletes\u2019 mental training to unlock their full potential<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>

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In my professional experience, too, an athlete\u2019s mindset and mental resilience <\/strong>play a crucial role in their successes. Clients with determination, se focaliser<\/b><\/a>, and a growth-oriented mindset often exhibit superior performance. Great athletes stand out for their ability to handle pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and maintain composure during competitions. Mental techniques<\/strong>, including visualization and goal setting, are therefore vital in maximizing overall performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Finally, passion and motivation serve as powerful catalysts. A genuine love for a sport fuels an athlete to put in the necessary effort, overcome obstacles, and consistently strive for improvement. Additionally, discipline and dedication <\/strong>are integral characteristics displayed by exceptional athletes, exemplified through their adherence to rigorous training regimens, a strict r\u00e9gime alimentaire sain<\/b><\/a>, and an unwavering commitment to their goals.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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M\u00f3nika B\u00f6lcskei is a mental health coach with more than 15 years of international training experience in HR and sports.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EXPERT TALK by M\u00f3nika B\u00f6lcskei Le sport est le th\u00e9\u00e2tre d'exploits incroyables de la part d'athl\u00e8tes qui excellent sans effort - du moins en apparence - dans leur domaine. Nombreux sont ceux qui regardent la sc\u00e8ne en se demandant : pourquoi ne puis-je pas faire cela ? Est-ce parce que je ne m'entra\u00eene pas assez dur ? Ou bien l'ADN est-il la raison pour laquelle certaines personnes sont [...]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":530,"featured_media":212607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"92","_seopress_titles_title":"Why are some people better at sports than others? - QX World","_seopress_titles_desc":"In this article, mental health expert M\u00f3nika B\u00f6lcskei answers the age-old question why some people are better at sports \u2013 and it doesn\u2019t all come down to DNA.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[92,162],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-212599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-qx-expert-talks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212599","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/530"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=212599"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212599\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":216926,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212599\/revisions\/216926"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/212607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=212599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=212599"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=212599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}