In the new world of “social distancing” many of us find ourselves having to adapt to new environments. It’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy created by unanswered questions and misinformation. Unfortunately, during this tenuous time, we need to remain calm and calculated in order to create opportunities in the face of adversity. Neuro Performance Training (NPT) can be a part of the solution to maintain mental awareness, manage stress and build resilience.
NPT stimulates the brain with neuro-cognitive drills. NPT programs assign a diverse set of exercises to develop cognitive literacy. The “novelty” introduced through various exercises induces neurogenesis, creating new neurons, while the neural activation helps the brain process information more efficiently. Additionally, we build mental stamina through Brain Endurance Training (BET), a specialized NPT program to combat mental fatigue.
Why is mental fatigue so important? Research has shown that mental fatigue in one of the key regulators of technical performance. (Marcelo, 2018) It has also been demonstrated that mental fatigue decreases tolerance, inhibits the ability to perform under pressure, and accelerates the onset of physical fatigue.
BET is not “mindset” training; it is not visualization or meditation. BET is the deliberate application of cognitive training loads designed to induce mental fatigue. Mind Body Game TM BET programs are periodized to build mental stamina over time and allocate “rest” for training adaptations to be made. Individual testing data is collected and monitored to mark improvement and identify changes in performance.
Training adaptations to BET programs are:
Extended attention and focus
Greater mental resilience
Elevated mood
Increase in mental and physical stamina
Reduction in mental errors
Increased productivity
BET programs can help us stay productive in a time when we need to be clear headed and focused. Through the application of cognitive loads, we push the cognitive fatigue threshold and by proxy expand the capacity for high performance.
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