Neurocore for the Athletes on the Go

Well the 99^th season of the NFL concluded this month. Congratulations…yet again… to the New England Patriots in their defensive win over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LII. For New Englanders and Gronk fans alike, perhaps another parade through Boston is in order.

For the 31 NFL teams that did not get a taste of victory, February brings much needed rest and relaxation. But the NFL off-season is deceivingly short and come March these teams will be preparing and strategizing for next season.

For Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kirk Cousins training for next season involves the use of cutting-edge brain training. A constant in Cousins’ training regimen for over eight years, the quarterback sees brain training as crucial component of his position.

In an interview Courtney Cronin an ESPN Staff Writer, Cousins said:

I think quarterback comes down far more to the mental, to the nonphysical in the sense of your leadership, your emotional makeup, your ability to process information and have spatial awareness. All those things are hard to measure. There aren’t as many tests at the combine [for] that kind of thing. I am trying to train those things the best I can because I realize that’s the key to being a really good quarterback.

While skills and strength training remain pillars of a professional athlete’s life, these methods have been nearly perfected, and every elite athlete uses them. Kirk Cousins, the Portland Trailblazers, and countless athletes have chosen brain training to get the edge on those only focusing on traditional strength and skills training.

Neurocore, a Michigan based company, is emerging as the leader in applied neuroscience and the top choice for elite athletes around the world. Teams and athletes in the NFL, NHL, PGA, LPGA, NBA, MLB, and the Premier League have worked with Neurocore to optimize their performance through brain training along with measuring what the nervous, respiratory and endocrine systems during game time.

It may seem initially seem counter-intuitive to recruit the brain for a workout the same way you would your bi-ceps or hamstrings. But using neurofeedback can actually bring about gains to the cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems. Slow, thoughtful deep breaths help to increase the stroke volume of the heart which increases oxygen to the brain.

No longer are Neurocore services only available to the sporting elite. At Neurocore Brain Training Centers, athletes of all levels are improving their game through the ability to stay calm and aware during high-pressure, game-changing moments. Neurocore’s NeuroAthlete program utilizes neurofeedback, heart rate variability, and visual processing training for a comprehensive approach to brain training.

Neurofeedback training at Neurocore involves wearing head-gear that has electrical receivers on it. The electricity from your brain is picked up by the receivers or electrodes and analyzed by Neurocore clinicians. Once clinicians have put together a game plan together for your brain, clients start neurofeedback by watching a video of their choosing while wearing Neurocore’s head gear.

Neurofeedback has shown great results when it comes to harnessing athletes brain energy during and after competition. The Portland Trailblazer’s have dedicated part of their new facilities to neurofeedback so Athletes can begin their, ‘mental cool-downs’ as soon as the final buzzer sounds.

Kirk Cousins described the noticeable difference during game-time. “A stronger mental game is key to not getting shaken up and being able to focus on your talents. A strong brain helps you to have a clear mind and to respond creatively on the field in tough situations.” Cousins said.

For the past eight years, Kirk Cousins has received specialized neurofeedback training from Neurocore’s founder, Tim Royer. But a big part of Cousins ability to maintain brain training amidst the pressures of a 16-week NFL season, is the portable neurofeedback equipment he is able to use at-home and on the road.

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Neurocore has recently made available their At-Home Neurofeedback Program so that now athletes can train like Kirk Cousins. Neurocore Thrive is a convenient mobile neurofeedback program that allows athletes to strengthen their brain anytime, anywhere. Coming from Neurocore, pioneers of advanced neurofeedback training, the Neurocore Thrive makes it easy to train on the go.

Check out Neurocore’s Brain Training offerings for Athletes at their website https://www.neurocorecenters.com/athlete

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