{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 508: Be Careful of What You Let Influence You","description":"Get your own copy of the 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here:   https:\/\/www.9MinuteChallenge.com  In this episode of The Hammer Cast, Aleks \u201cThe Hebrew Hammer\u201d Salkin explores why you must be careful what you let influence you\u2014in training and in life. Drawing on a tense encounter at the post office and the principles of Psycho-Cybernetics and the \u201ctheater of the mind,\u201d Aleks shows how to reframe negative experiences, manage your emotional state, and protect your performance from toxic inputs, whether it\u2019s bad news, social media, or everyday stress. You\u2019ll discover: How your environment subtly shapes your training results A simple visualization tactic to shrink negative experiences and amplify positive ones How to turn \u201cbad vibes\u201d into better focus, energy, and strength in your workouts If you like training that: \u00b7 Gives you more strength than it takes from you \u00b7 Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously \u00b7 Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it\u2019s just 9 minutes long, and it\u2019s designed to be done WITH your current workouts \u2013 NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it\u2019s free. How free? I\u2019m talkin\u2019 freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here:  https:\/\/www.9MinuteChallenge.com   Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin ","author_name":"The Hammer Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.alekssalkin.com","html":"