Jens Van Lier

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Who is Jens Van Lier?

Jens Van Lier (°1987) has a PhD in Psychology and a penchant for sports psychology; he is a scientist, sports psychologist and sports freak. He is the author of the book ‘Je Kop Tegen Je Lijf’ (Your head versus your body), which is about mental strength in cycling. He is currently the sports psychologist for the Lotto-Soudal cycling team. He is a passionate cyclist who can enjoy both the cobbled roads of The Tour of Flanders and the melting asphalt roads of the Tour Down Under.

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    Your head against your body

    Jens Van Lier takes you with him into the magical world of sports psychology. He uses numerous examples, anecdotes and studies to explains how mental training can improve your sports performance. - Because it is obvious: you cannot succeed with just innate talent and physical strength alone. The presentation offers scientific answers to questions such as: should we all perhaps be on a data diet? Why was Remco Evenepoel right to only look at his wattages during the European Championships Time Trial? Why is it best to smile when cycling or running, even if you are figuratively giving your all? What does imaging a strong little finger have to do with the descent of the Poggio?  And does a massage or ice bath after a race make sense or not?