Motivation, simply defined, is the ability to initiate and persist at a task. To perform your best, you must want to begin the process of developing as an athlete and you must be willing to maintain your efforts until you have achieved your goals. But, motivation is complex and unique to every individual. For many people in sport, motivation can fluctuate - that is you can have peaks and troughs. In this video, Helen Davis helps you maximise the benefits of motivation in your sport by understanding exactly how it all works.