Interesting tip found in Shape Mag, June 09 issue:
“the pep talk that gets instant results”
the next time you need to pull off an all-star move, say something that boosts your confidence or reminds you what to do. A study shows that people who declared either “i can jump high” or “bend and drive ” aloud before doing the move, produced more power than when they said nothing. Apparently self-talk sends a message to the part of the brain that controls how well your muscles work together which gives you the extra oomph.