Athletes and pilots share a common thread – their reliance on cognitive performance. Introducing Intelligym, a cutting-edge cognitive training program originally crafted for fighter pilots, now reshaped for sports professionals.
Read more: Intelligym: Transformative Cognitive Training for AthletesUnderstanding Intelligym
Initially designed for fighter pilots, Intelligym has recently been tailored for sports like ice hockey, basketball, and soccer. With gameplay reminiscent of ’90s arcade games, Intelligym challenges players with a 2D environment where they guide a triangle through sports-specific landscapes. The developers highlight, “The game replicates real-match scenarios, demanding quick reactions, anticipation, and spatial orientation.”
Training Resilience and Adaptability
Incorporating varying levels of difficulty, Intelligym ensures players are constantly pushed to their limits. Both player and coach can track performance metrics, offering real-time feedback.
Notable Studies on Intelligym
Research reveals that pilots who trained with Intelligym for 10 hours improved their flight performance by 30%. A separate NASA study noted a staggering 100% success rate among pilots undergoing cognitive training, contrasting sharply with the 18% success in a control group. When this technology was applied to basketball, the Wingate Sport Institute reported “Remarkable results” with players exhibiting significant improvements.
Intelligym’s Protocol:
Train twice weekly for 30 minutes.
Engage for more than 5 weeks.
Benefit from an adaptive program.
Personalized player reports available.
Coach accessibility to these reports.
The Future of Intelligym
Branching out from hockey and basketball, Intelligym’s soccer version is currently under research in countries like the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria. The core gameplay remains consistent, but with a soccer twist. Additionally, a mobile app version enables on-the-go training.
Personal Insights
While I haven’t had personal experience with Intelligym, U.S studies suggest its effectiveness, especially given its adaptive nature, pushing players to their maximum capacity. Evaluating improvement in sport-specific scenarios remains challenging, but the data is promising.