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34. Flow State
What does it mean to be “in the zone”—and what happens before, during, and after that experience?
In this episode of the Coretex Athletic Review, I explore flow through Achieving Flow: An Exploratory Investigation of Elite College Athletes and Musicians by Antonini Philippe and colleagues (2022). Drawing on interviews with 10 athletes and 12 musicians, the researchers identified three phases: preparation, entry into flow, and exit from flow.
Topics include:
The nine dimensions of flow, including challenge–skill balance, clear goals, complete concentration, and changes in the perception of…
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