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The science supporting BlazePod

Cona, Cavazzana, Paoli, Marcolin, Grainer and Bisiacchi

Simultaneous Physical & Cognitive Training

In a 2015 study done by Cona, Cavazzana, Paoli, Marcolin, Grainer, and Bisiacchi, they surmised that all sports require the brain and body to work together, and outstanding athletes were shown to be more able at making decisions and at extrapolating relevant information...

Minoonejad, Barati, Naderifar, Heidari, Kazemi, and Lashay

Effect of four weeks of ocular-motor exercises on dynamic visual acuity and stability limit of female basketball players

Visual skills are an integral part of most daily activities and an effective indicator of the functional ability of athletes, particularly in the fields of dynamic sports like basketball...

Janković, D., Čvorović, A., Dopsaj, M., Prćić, I., & Kukić, F.

Effects of the Task Complexity on the Single Movement Response Time of Upper and Lower Limbs in Police Officers

This study investigated the effects of task complexity on the movement response time of police officers’ upper and lower limbs using BlazePod. Results showed significant delays in response time as task complexity increased, highlighting the need for specific, situational training.

Fabian Herold, Dennis Hamacher, Lutz Schega, and Notger G. Müller

Thinking while moving or moving while thinking–concepts of motor-cognitive training for cognitive performance enhancement

Perceptual organization is the ability to integrate efficiently complex perceptual stimuli in the visual field. The first step in using BlazePods is perception. Perceiving the stimulus (S = Pods)...

PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT PERMANENT.

Michael "MC" Cummings states, "Practice doesn't make perfect. Practice makes permanent. Therefore, make sure your practice is perfect."

Michael "MC" Cummings

Head Master Trainer & Academy Advisor, BlazePod

Hoffman, J. R. (2020)

Evaluation of a reactive agility assessment device in youth football players.

This study evaluated the reliability and validity of the BlazePod reactive agility device in youth football players. Results showed excellent reliability and significant correlation with the coach’s perception of players’ agility, demonstrating the device’s validity for measuring sport-specific movements.

de-Oliveira, L. A., Matos, M. V., Fernandes, I. G., Nascimento, D. A., & da Silva-Grigoletto, M. E. (2020)

Test-retest reliability of a visual-cognitive technology (BlazePod™) to measure response time

Visual skills are an integral part of most daily activities and an effective indicator of the functional ability of athletes, particularly in the fields of dynamic sports like basketball...

Daniel J. Garland and John R. Barry (1990)

Sport Expertise: The Cognitive Advantage

This article emphasizes the importance of the cognitive system in distinguishing sport expertise, highlighting the role of both visual-perceptual abilities and cognitive factors. It argues that while visual skills are important at all levels, cognitive abilities are crucial for achieving high-level performance in sports.

Wayne Rooney

Ex. Manchester United Legend

Cona, G., Cavazzana, A., Paoli, A., Marcolin, G., Grainer, A., & Bisiacchi, (2015)

PloS one, 10(7), e0132943.

It's a matter of mind! Cognitive functioning predicts the athletic performancein ultra-marathon runners.

Čotar, S., Ascione, A., Di Palma, D., & Agosti, V. (2020)

Giornale Italiano di Educazione alla Salute, Sport e Didattica Inclusiva, 4(1). doi: 10.32043/gsd.v4i1.163

Visual stimuli for improving perceptual-cognitive skills in sport activities: the technology support.

Cross, E. S., Stadler, W., Parkinson, J., Schütz‐Bosbach, S., & Prinz, W.(2013)

Human brain mapping, 34(2), 467-486

The influence of visual training on predicting complex action sequences

Davids, K., Williams, A. M., & Williams, J. G. (2005)

Routledge

Visual perception and action in sport

de-Oliveira, L. A., Matos, M. V., Fernandes, I. G., Nascimento, D. A., & da Silva-Grigoletto, M. E. (2020)

Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 20(1), 179

Test-retest reliability of a visual-cognitive technology (BlazePod™) to measure response time

Deeny, S. P., Hillman, C. H., Janelle, C. M., & Hatfield, B. D. (2003)

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 25(2), 188-204

Cortico-cortical communication and superior performance in skilled marksmen: An EEG coherence analysis

Diedhiou, A. B., & Andre, H. (2021)

Conference: XXIII Scientific Conference „FIS COMMUNICATIONS 2021" in physical education

DOES CAFFEINE HELP REACTIVE-AGILITY PERFORMANCE?

Fadde, P. J., & Zaichkowsky, L. (2018)

Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 9(4), 239-248

Training perceptual-cognitive skills in sports using technology

Falbo, S., Condello, G., Capranica, L., Forte, R., & Pesce, C. (2016)

BioMed research international

Effects of physical-cognitive dual task training on executive function and gait performance in older adults: a randomized controlled trial

Faubert, J., & Sidebottom, L. (2012)

Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 6(1), 85-102.

Perceptual-cognitive training of athletes

Garland, D. J., & Barry, J. R. (1990)

Perceptual and Motor Skills, 70(3_suppl), 1299-1314

Sport expertise: The cognitive advantage

Herold, F., Hamacher, D., Schega, L., & Müller, N. G. (2018)

Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 10, 228

Thinking while moving or moving while thinking–concepts of motor-cognitive training for cognitive performance enhancement

Hoffman, J. R. (2020)

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 34(12), 3311-3315

Evaluation of a reactive agility assessment device in youth football players

Janelle, C. M., & Hillman, C. H. (2003)

Expert performance in sports: Advances in research on sport expertise, 19-48

Expert performance in sport: Current perspectives and critical issues

Janković, D., Čvorović, A., Dopsaj, M., Prćić, I., & Kukić, F. (2022)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(14), 8695

Effects of the Task Complexity on the Single Movement Response Time of Upper and Lower Limbs in Police Officers

Kim, C. S., Lee, Y. S., & Yun, J. H. (2021)

Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine, 9(4), 71-83

Comparison of power and agility evaluation by the visual response speed test after the body stabilization exercise intervention of handball, football and volleyball athletes in elementary school

Laby, D. M., Kirschen, D. G., Govindarajulu, U., & DeLand, P. (2018)

Optometry and Vision Science, 95(7), 557-567. Doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001239

The hand-eye coordination of professional baseball players: The relationship to batting

Lange-Küttner, C. (2012)

International Journal of Developmental Science, 6(1-2), 51-55. DOI: 10.3233/DEV-2012-11089

The importance of reaction times for developmental science: What a difference milliseconds make

Mann, D. T., Williams, A. M., Ward, P., & Janelle, C. M. (2007)

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 29(4), 457-478

Perceptual-cognitive expertise in sport: A meta-analysis

Minoonejad, H., Barati, A. H., Naderifar, H., Heidari, B., Kazemi, A. S., & Lashay, A. (2019)

Gait & posture, 73, 286-290

Effect of four weeks of ocular-motor exercises on dynamic visual acuity and stability limit of female basketball players

Rebelo, A. (2022)

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 29(2), 24-29

Absolute Reliability, Relative Reliability, and Criterion-Related Validity of Two Reactive Agility Tests Using Two Types of Stimuli in Elite Male Volleyball Players

Sarikaya, M., Selçuk, M., Gencer, Y. G., Temur, H. B., & Öntürk, U. (2017)

European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science

The Effect Of 8 Week Tennis Technical Training And Games On Reaction Time In 10-12 Year Old Boys

Seo, Y. S., Song, I. Y., & Yoon, J. H. (2022)

Journal of Digital Convergence, 20(1), 191-202

Effect of convergence body stabilization exercise on the visual response speed and functional movement, balance, and vital capacity of High School Football Players

Spiteri, T., McIntyre, F., Specos, C., & Myszka, S. (2018)

Strength & Conditioning Journal, 40(1), 39-46

Cognitive training for agility: The integration between perception and action

Yılmaz, N. (2022)

Physical education of students, 26(1), 11-17

Investigation of the effect of acute badminton training on selected biometric parameters

Fábio Flôres1, Joana Lourenço1, Daniel Oliveira1, Lucy Phan², Simon Jacobs ³, Renata Willig1, Priscila Marconcin1 and Nuno Casanova1 (2023)

Children, 10(4)

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It's a matter of mind! Cognitive functioning predicts the athletic performancein ultra-marathon runners.

Visual stimuli for improving perceptual-cognitive skills in sport activities: the technology support.

The influence of visual training on predicting complex action sequences

Visual perception and action in sport

Test-retest reliability of a visual-cognitive technology (BlazePod™) to measure response time

Cortico-cortical communication and superior performance in skilled marksmen: An EEG coherence analysis

DOES CAFFEINE HELP REACTIVE-AGILITY PERFORMANCE?

Training perceptual-cognitive skills in sports using technology

Effects of physical-cognitive dual task training on executive function and gait performance in older adults: a randomized controlled trial

Perceptual-cognitive training of athletes

Sport expertise: The cognitive advantage

Thinking while moving or moving while thinking–concepts of motor-cognitive training for cognitive performance enhancement

Evaluation of a reactive agility assessment device in youth football players

Expert performance in sport: Current perspectives and critical issues

Effects of the Task Complexity on the Single Movement Response Time of Upper and Lower Limbs in Police Officers

Comparison of power and agility evaluation by the visual response speed test after the body stabilization exercise intervention of handball, football and volleyball athletes in elementary school

The hand-eye coordination of professional baseball players: The relationship to batting

The importance of reaction times for developmental science: What a difference milliseconds make

Perceptual-cognitive expertise in sport: A meta-analysis

Effect of four weeks of ocular-motor exercises on dynamic visual acuity and stability limit of female basketball players

Absolute Reliability, Relative Reliability, and Criterion-Related Validity of Two Reactive Agility Tests Using Two Types of Stimuli in Elite Male Volleyball Players

The Effect Of 8 Week Tennis Technical Training And Games On Reaction Time In 10-12 Year Old Boys

Effect of convergence body stabilization exercise on the visual response speed and functional movement, balance, and vital capacity of High School Football Players

Cognitive training for agility: The integration between perception and action

Investigation of the effect of acute badminton training on selected biometric parameters

Evaluation of reaction time during the one leg balance activity in Portuguese young soccer players

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RESEARCH CENTER

Explore research

PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT PERMANENT.

Studies validating

YOU'VE LITERALLY GOT HALF A SECOND TO MAKE A DECISION… I GUESS THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL INSTINCT.

ARTICLES

It's a matter of mind! Cognitive functioning predicts the athletic performancein ultra-marathon runners.

Visual stimuli for improving perceptual-cognitive skills in sport activities: the technology support.

The influence of visual training on predicting complex action sequences

Visual perception and action in sport

Test-retest reliability of a visual-cognitive technology (BlazePod™) to measure response time

Cortico-cortical communication and superior performance in skilled marksmen: An EEG coherence analysis

DOES CAFFEINE HELP REACTIVE-AGILITY PERFORMANCE?

Training perceptual-cognitive skills in sports using technology

Effects of physical-cognitive dual task training on executive function and gait performance in older adults: a randomized controlled trial

Perceptual-cognitive training of athletes

Sport expertise: The cognitive advantage

Thinking while moving or moving while thinking–concepts of motor-cognitive training for cognitive performance enhancement

Evaluation of a reactive agility assessment device in youth football players

Expert performance in sport: Current perspectives and critical issues

Effects of the Task Complexity on the Single Movement Response Time of Upper and Lower Limbs in Police Officers

Comparison of power and agility evaluation by the visual response speed test after the body stabilization exercise intervention of handball, football and volleyball athletes in elementary school

The hand-eye coordination of professional baseball players: The relationship to batting

The importance of reaction times for developmental science: What a difference milliseconds make

Perceptual-cognitive expertise in sport: A meta-analysis

Effect of four weeks of ocular-motor exercises on dynamic visual acuity and stability limit of female basketball players

Absolute Reliability, Relative Reliability, and Criterion-Related Validity of Two Reactive Agility Tests Using Two Types of Stimuli in Elite Male Volleyball Players

The Effect Of 8 Week Tennis Technical Training And Games On Reaction Time In 10-12 Year Old Boys

Effect of convergence body stabilization exercise on the visual response speed and functional movement, balance, and vital capacity of High School Football Players

Cognitive training for agility: The integration between perception and action

Investigation of the effect of acute badminton training on selected biometric parameters

Evaluation of reaction time during the one leg balance activity in Portuguese young soccer players

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