Think Like an Athlete

By Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova, AARP's health and fitness ambassador, shares what it takes to achieve an athlete's mentality--a "singleness of purpose to become the best you can."

Among the tips she suggests in this video:

• Act with your image of success in mind by, for example, visualizing how you want your body to look.
• Set small measurable goals that add up to the big one, by, for example having water instead of soda with your meals.
• Put things in writing by journaling your progress toward your goals.
• Concentrate on the moment to avoid distraction and discouragement
• Be willing to prepare because you don't win without discipline.