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Simply imagining yourself working out could delay muscle atrophy, and make you stronger.

Who knew the power of thought really is,well, so powerful?

How does visualization strengthen the muscles?

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Is it worth trying?

Some scientists in the field believe that more research is needed to concretely determine the effectiveness of visualization.

In fact, the literature presents different and sometimes opposing views.

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Self-talk, setting goals, meditation, and quiet visualization are all examples of this.

Practicing these imagery exerciseswhich can either be visual, kinesthetic, or auditoryis a healthy coping mechanism.

And that goes for anyone looking to make the most of a poor situationnot just injured athletes.

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New York-based physical therapist at Hudson Premier Physical Therapy

Focusing on mental images without having that external stimuli can prove to be just as helpful as physical exercises.

Athletes often use this approachto prep for competitions without overexerting their bodies.

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