Daniel Scali, former world record holder in the plank, shares his training and mental preparation for the challenge. The plank is 70% mental and 30% physical, requiring the ability to take oneself to another place and think of nothing. Daniel's sporting background is in martial arts and fitness, but he took up the plank to challenge himself and give purpose to his pain from complex regional pain syndrome. He worked with a mind coach to train his mental game, including visualization, meditation, and breath control. Daniel emphasizes the importance of dedication, determination, and the willingness to fail and try again. Daniel Scali discusses the mental and physical challenges of breaking world records in planking, push-ups, and burpees. He talks about the pressure of performing in front of an audience and the mental game athletes play to trick their opponents. Daniel also mentions his upcoming challenge of breaking the plank record again. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and the purpose of pain in inspiring others.
Key Takeaways
The plank is 70% mental and 30% physical, requiring the ability to take oneself to another place and think of nothing.
Daniel took up the plank as a way to challenge himself and give purpose to his pain from complex regional pain syndrome.
He worked with a mind coach to train his mental game, including visualization, meditation, and breath control.
Dedication, determination, and the willingness to fail and try again are key to achieving goals. Performing under pressure is different from performing in a comfortable environment.
The mental game that athletes play to trick their opponents is mind-blowing.
Breaking world records requires a strong mindset and commitment.
Pain can have a purpose in inspiring and motivating others.
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