Ms. Bijal Shah, the founder of Mental Strength—The Performance Edge, believes that an individual whether an athlete or involved in any kind of performance, can gain an edge in their performance by being mentally tough. Mental strength is what helps an individual to cross the fine line between simply performing and excelling in it.
From 2004, since I started my Masters degree in movement science with specialization in sport & exercise psychology, Barry University, Miami, I have been working with athletes in various sports. At Barry University, I worked with division II collegiate athletes individual and groups in Golf & Rowing. I did her internship in the Mental Conditioning department at the prestigeous Evert Tennis Academy,Boca Raton.Here I had an opportunity to work with junior athletes from all over the world and conducted numerous workshops and individual counseling sessions. I have worked with Tennis players and exercisers imparting mental conditioning services as well as personal training since my graduation in 2006.
Currently besides my private consultations, I am also working with Tennis and Sport Psychology Academy, Montreal and provide Sport Psychology workshops and individual counseling to children.
I acquired my bachelors in Food Science & Nutrition and a diploma in Sport Nutrition, SNDT University,Mumbai,India and a diploma in Business Management, NMIMS, Mumbai University. I ran a Group fitness studio for 7 years and also consulted as a nutrition consultant. I also have certifications in Group Fitness from Reebok and Health & Fitness Instructor from ACSM.
My passion is to help people achieve a healthy lifestyle, maximize their performance and reach their goals in sports and life. I believe in an eclectic and interdisciplinary approach to help people reach their potential.
Also check out my blog on Mental Strength http://mentalstrength-bijal.blogspot.com/
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