Temecula – October 13, 2026 -- Fitness 19 has released a new guide, "How to Use Visualization to Help Improve Your Performance," that shows athletes how to use mental imagery to sharpen their results.
The guide explains the science behind visualization
Visualization means imagining yourself successfully completing an action, process, or behavior. It uses all five senses and demands about the same level of concentration as a strenuous workout.
According to the guide, done correctly, visualization engages the same neural pathways that physical training uses. It also mentally prepares you for your next skill attempt. People who visualize regularly spend time focusing on success, so their brains are better prepared when opportunities arise.
Every routine looks different, but four basics apply
Visualization is personal, so no two people will have the same routine. The guide names four basics:
- Keep a specific goal in mind.
- Work in a quiet area.
- Use your senses.
- Repeat the process.
Five types of visualization serve different goals
People use visualization for motivational, process, outcome, situational, and emotional purposes.
Fitness 19 puts the takeaway this way: mental exercises matter as much as physical ones, and training your brain can set you a step above the rest at your next practice.