Within each of us is a natural athlete, waiting to be born.

The Inner Athlete shows anyone how to improve skills, accelerate learning, and unleash their potential-not only in sports but in daily life-transforming training into a path of personal growth and discovery.

Dan Millman is a former world trampoline champion, Hall of Fame gymnast, university coach, and college professor whose writings have inspired millions of readers.

'A totally different perspective on the making of an athlete...An exceptional work.'-Library Journal

'The Inner Athlete by Dan Millman is one book I have on my 'must read' list for the Chicago bulls players. It keynotes the mind/body/spiritual levels necessary in becoming a 'whole' person.'-Phil Jackson, Head coach, Chicago Bulls, 3-time NBA champions ('91, '92, '93)

'This book provides terrific insight into what it takes to be a superior athlete. It demonstrates that the true essence of a champion is indeed the culmination of a strong body, mind and spirit.'-Billie Jean King, 20-time Wimbledon champion

'An innovative approach to fitness that applies Eastern philosophies to the Western concept of physical well-being and sports training...Unusual among fitness books for its readability and persuasiveness...'-Publishers Weekly

The Inner Athlete is a revised, updated edition of The Warrior Athlete.

Contents

Acknowledgments
Prologue
Introduction
One Understanding the larger game
Natural laws
The power of awareness
Preparation
Two Developing talent
Mental talent
Emotional talent
Physical talent
Three The inner athlete in action
Training: Tools for transformation
Competition: The moment of truth
New frontiers: The evolution of athletics
Epilogue: Mastery of the moving experience
Special section: Olympic Champions share their winning insights