Peak Performance Training
The Mental Edge
Peak Performance has been defined as the ability to voluntarily alter one’s state of mind in order to most effectively meet any challenge before us.
Studies of high performers have shown that, in addition to a high level of skill, they share the characteristics of: a) commitment to a goal, b) control over body and mind states, and c) a high level of focused concentration.
These are the essential elements of mental preparedness that can be facilitated via brain wave training or neurofeedback. Each of these elements are briefly addressed below.
GOAL SETTING When a client comes to us, we start with an interview to define the performance task, review past peak performances and poor performances, determine a training strategy, and help the client set appropriate goals.
BODY/MIND CONTROL Muscles perform best when the body is relaxed, and efficiency is increased when there is minimal recruitment of other muscles, not needed for the task. Psychophysiological assessment and biofeedback help us assess and train body awareness and control. Neurofeedback guided deep relaxation is useful for visualization and mental rehearsal of performance tasks.
CONCENTRATION The person performs best when the mind is properly focused and movements are executed automatically without thinking. The high performance brain is flexible and resilient. Neurofeedback is useful for training concentration skills.
Our Technology is on the Cutting Edge
The Peak Achievement Trainer is a complete neurofeedback training system that is based on NASA and Air Force research on “top gun” pilots. It has been used by top companies, Olympic and professional athletes, and the U.S. Military Academy. The simple sensor hook-up and portable system enables the user to observe and learn single-pointed focus, moderate alertness, and high alertness (the extra arousal at the point of hitting the ball), both in the lab and while performing some tasks. The New York Times called it “The Coach who will put you in the ZONE.”
The ROSHI is an interactive closed-loop EEG feedback and entrainment system that is extremely efficient at helping users find the desired brain wave state. It may be coupled with autogenic training or subliminal suggestions to program the mind for optimal performance. It is also an excellent attention training instrument, creating great flexibility in the brain.