morrisbear, Author at The Peak Awakening

Athletes with ADHD

by morrisbear | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

Olympic champ Carl Lewis has ADHD A surprising number of professional athletes have attention deficit disorder (ADHD). Data shows eight to 10 percent of all pro athletes have ADHD. This compares to four to five percent of the general population of adults. To learn...

How old do you have to be to compete as a gymnast in the Olympics?

by morrisbear | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you have ever wondered what the minimum age to compete in the Olympics as a gymnast is, because you have a dream of winning a medal one day, then here’s the bottom line.According to the web site How Old Do I Need to Be, you need to be 16 years old to compete...

How to Help Your Young Gymnast Overcome Fear and Anxiety

by morrisbear | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

The words “I can’t” are often heard in the gym. But the gymnast who says they can’t doesn’t say it because they physically can’t try a new move. The words “I can’t” don’t represent a lack of ability or...

History of Mental Toughness

by morrisbear | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

For more than a century, scientists have studied the psychology behind sports and performance. The study of mental toughness, as an offshoot of that discipline, is a relative newcomer. Here’s how it was developed and who are the luminaries in this short history...