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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 12 MIN

3313: The Power of Focus AND Flows: The Tool You Need For Active Recovery by Eric Leija  on Mindful Movement for Recovery

from Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · host Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3313: Eric Leija explores how something as subtle as where you place your attention during a lift can dramatically impact muscle growth. Backed by research, he reveals how internal focus and a stronger mind-body connection can activate more muscle fibers and significantly boost results. Learn how to apply this simple mental shift to build better form, increase size, and maximize every rep. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ericleija.com/the-power-of-focus/ & https://www.ericleija.com/flows-the-tool-you-need-for-active-recovery/ Quotes to ponder: “Attentional focus is where a person’s concentration is during a lift, or muscle contraction.” “Focus less on the weight, and imagine/feel the muscle.” “The only caveat to an internal, muscle-based focus in when, say, you’re lifting close to your one-rep max: then it may actually be beneficial to simply focus on lifting the weight.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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