Discover the power of gratitude for higher performance in athletics, business, or audacious endeavor. Gratitude rewires your brain to look for more opportunities, and gratitude also changes your body chemistry for better health and more energy. Take control of your mornings by practicing the powerful gratitude exercise mentioned in this episode of Michael Ceely’s High Performance Podcast.    About Rewire Fitness: https://rewirefitness.app   Get 20% off Rewire Fitness (affiliate link): https://rewirefitness.app/order/?special-offer=michaelceely20   About Michael Ceely: https ..read more

Listen as Dr. Peter Rios inspires us to raise the bar of excellence. His story of overcoming adversity and pushing through life’s roadblocks provides an example for us all. Through his company Peter Rios Consulting, he offers consulting, coaching, speaking and training to companies, organizations and universities. Peter will inspire you to maximize your life.    About Peter Rios: Website: https://www.peterriosconsulting.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drpeterrios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpeterrios   Get Peter's book, Maximize: https://www.peterriosconsulting ..read more

Justin Miller of Legends of Athletics talks about his coaching philosophy and the importance of coaches keeping it real with their athletes. Justin and host Michael Ceely discuss how sports is like life, in that you have a narrow window of opportunity to fulfill your potential.   About Justin Miller Website: https://www.legendsofathletics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendsofathletics   About Michael Ceely:https://www.michaelceely.com Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice ..read more

Michael Ceely and Mental Performance Consultant Zoran Stojković of Kizo Performance analyze a case study of a tennis player who is struggling with anxiety. Listen to their insights on how athletes can master the mental game. Vignette Case Study: Name: “Andre Anxiety” Sport: Tennis Issue: Andre, a 22-year-old professional tennis player, is ranked 100th in world. He feels stuck at this ranking and when he has an opportunity to advance he gets nervous before and during his matches, and plays below his ability. His coach and others agree he could be ranked in the top fifty. Andre has started avoid ..read more

Michael King was top cyclist during what many call the Golden Age of American cycling, the 1980s and 1990s. Michael raced against the likes of Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, and rubbed shoulders (literally) with every elite cyclist of that time period.  Winning over 150 races in his career, Michael rode for the Turin team out of Chicago, competing in iconic American races such as the Coors Classic in Colorado and SuperWeek in Wisconsin. After his cycling career, Michael became a top salesman in the bicycle industry working for companies like Pearl Izumi, Cliff Bar, and Bridgestone. During ..read more

Michael Ceely and Tyler Pazik give an analysis of two hypothetical case studies, a swimmer and a basketball player. Watch as they break down the challenges these athletes face, and provide solutions. Michael offers a perspective through his counseling experience and Tyler provides strategies based on his sport psychology background. More about Tyler Pazik: https://www.pazikperformancegroup.com   More about Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com  Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice ..read more

Michael Ceely discusses a common problem in sports: inconsistent performance. In this episode of the podcast you’ll learn why athletes underperform, especially in high-stakes events. Listen as Michael suggests how the athlete in this scenario (a professional cyclist) can perform better.  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L2xf9xaPUPc About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice ..read more

Coach Michael Ceely and champion duathlete Greg Pelican discuss how to set goals and stay motivated by using the S.M.A.R.T formula. Hone your sport psychology skills and get better results by setting better goals. Recorded at Naples Cyclery in Naples, Florida. About Greg Pelican: https://www.pelicanspaincave.com About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Naples Cyclery: https://www.naplescyclery.com/ Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice ..read more

The best motivational clips of the year, from Giro d’Italia winner Andy Hampsten, to high performance coaches, to athletes who transformed their lives, these clips will inspire you to achieve more. Learn about “The Pain Cave,” how to level up, and how mental performance apps can help keep you at your optimal state. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gaAGFS0sFe0 Highlights: Giro d’Italia winner Andy Hampsten Duathlon legend Greg Pelican Elite cyclist Justin Bolde Ivan Zurita, vegan athlete who lost 100 lbs Coach James Bravelove Coach Shawn Buttner Sun Sachs of Rewire Fitness Practice Growth HQ ..read more

Ivan Zurita completely transformed his life when he decided to stop eating animals, go vegan, and lose 100 pounds. Ivan’s fitness success is testament to the power of his principles. He was determined to eat a vegan diet, get fit, and transform his health. He created non-negotiable habits that ensured a permanent lifestyle change. Now he’s an athlete who’s determined to reach even higher levels of fitness.  Intro: 1:28 Why Diets Don’t Work: 3:48 Starting as a Vegetarian: 7:30 Choosing to Go Vegan: 8:34 Deciding to Go to the Gym: 11:30 4 AM Workouts: 12:59 Workout Accountability: 14:29 Exe ..read more