Think Yourself Stronger

Pumping iron in the gym is the only way to improve strength,
right? Wrong. In this episode, Michael explores the power of the
mind to boost strength by up to 24%... Our willing human guinea
pig Tom has a go at improving his goal-shooting skills with his
mind, and Michael speaks to cognitive neuroscientist Dr Helen
O’Shea to reveal how your thoughts can influence your muscles and
why it’s surprisingly similar to doing the actual thing.