Post a reply

Smilies
:D :) ;) :( :o :shock: :? 8-) :lol: :x :P :oops: :cry: :evil: :twisted: :roll: :!: :?: :idea: :arrow: :| :mrgreen: :geek: :ugeek:
BBCode is ON
[img] is ON
[url] is ON
Smilies are ON
Topic review

Topic review: Mindfulness vs. Meditation - What's the difference for athletes? Expand view

Re: Mindfulness vs. Meditation

by RecoveryRx » Thu Oct 23, 2025 8:40 am

Ah, that clarifies it. So mindfulness is 'in-activity' and meditation is 'dedicated practice'. Useful distinction.

Re: Mindfulness vs. Meditation

by TrainTitan » Thu Oct 23, 2025 7:30 am

Tried meditation, couldn't get my brain to shut up. Mindfulness seems more practical for lifting. Focusing on the muscle contraction, the feel of the bar. That makes sense to me.

Re: Mindfulness vs. Meditation

by WellnessWave » Thu Oct 23, 2025 5:15 am

Exactly what NaturalNate said. I use mindfulness *on* the bike to stay in the moment and manage pain. I use meditation (like a guided app) in the evening to quiet the 'noise' from the day.

Re: Mindfulness vs. Meditation

by NaturalNate » Thu Oct 23, 2025 3:00 am

Great question. My understanding: Mindfulness is being *present* (e.g., focusing on your breathing *during* a run). Meditation is a dedicated *practice* (e.g., sitting for 10 mins *before* the run). Both good, just different applications.

Mindfulness vs. Meditation - What's the difference for athletes?

by RecoveryRx » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:30 am

Hearing these terms used interchangeably a lot. For those who practice either, what's the actual difference in the context of training? Is one better for focus during a race, and one better for post-training stress?