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This dimension is also easy to understand an control, usually taking less than three minutes. The Peak Achievement Trainer's® new ConAlert Program allows you to monitor and train concentration and alertness as separate dimensions of attention--separately or simultaneously. With the same, simple Sensor hook-up, you can observe and reinforce measures that respond to both single-pointed focus and "on-the-edge" High Alertness, that extra arousal which occurs right before you hit the ball. The Moderate Alertness measure is more responsive to situations requiring prolonged, lower levels of alertness, such as absorbing a lecture.
The optimal approach to optimizing performance is to analyze and improve it on a moment to moment basis. With the ConAlert Program, you can now have the precision necessary to actually see the user's concentration and alertness separately at every moment during the performance of a work, study, or athletic activity, as well as to train the underlying skills. We have also found that it is possible to train the user by providing feedback during their visualization of a performance, thereby eliminating problems produced by movement artifacts.
In contrast, the Neureka! dimension, which produced some rather remarkable improvements in focusing in a small group of college coeds, is not as easily mastered. it is related to the experience of very actively attending to new and important information.
The Instructional Materials
The video that is included shows you how to setup the Trainer and do the first session, and the detailed manual/workbook takes over from there. Two of the nine lessons in the manual/workbook train you how to take a microbreak that rests and recharges the brain, using two audio tracks that are included in our installation CD.
The Benefits
The Trainer is the only neurovideofeedback system available that is very user-friendly, portable, understandable, and affordable. It is designed for individual use, or for professional use by trainers, therapists, coaches, sport psychologists, and counselors. Individuals can learn calm concentration for clearer thinking and better decision making. Users can quickly improve their ability to visualize that perfect performance, whether job, school, or sports related. The Trainer may relieve the discomfort and tension of competition and better their odds at excelling or winning. You may be able to help yourself to get to, and stay in, "The Zone", and learn how to enhance your "Iceberg Profile", which measures moods associated with winning. It may also help to improve strength and fitness training by enhancing your focus as you pump iron.
Types of Training
Here are eight different and complementary types of training which are possible using the Peak Achievement Trainer®:
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Strengthening the ability of the Executive Attention Network to focus attention.
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Strengthening the ability of the midbrain to intensify alertness/arousal.
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Focusing attention on parts of the body that the coach wishes to work with.
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Train the user to take brief, relaxing microbreaks which recharge the brain.
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Find the best possible degree of alertness/arousal to perform particular activities optimally.
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Perform arbitrary sequences of concentration, alertness, and microbreaks.
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Discover and enhance performance of the sequences that are optimal for particular activities.
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Perform these sequences despite distractions such as self-talk and crowd noise.
Product Details
Single Channel Peak Achievement Trainer®. Our standard model is fully equipped for portable peak performance training, with everything that is necessary for the lessons in our manual/workbook. It is available with either the SensorPhones, SensorBand, or SensorVisor. Additional Sensor systems can be purchased as accessories.
Two Channel Peak Achievement Trainer®. For those who wish an additional EEG channel to perform research beyond our standard protocols. This channel can also be used for monitoring heart rate or a low frequency component of the electromyogram (EMG). A dedicated channel for galvanic skin response (GSR). It comes standard with two channel SensorPhones. Single channel SensorBands and SensorVisors are available as accessories.
SensorPhonesTM are headphones with our new user-replaceable wet sponge electrodes that will help you train privately in busier environments. One Sensor per channel is located on a flexible extender which allows great flexibility of placement on the scalp.
The SensorBandTM is a headband with a Velcro closure at the rear. Sensor locations are fixed for optimum Peak Achievement Training®.
The SensorVisorTM is an open-topped golf visor with a Velcro closure at the rear. Sensor locations are fixed for optimum Peak Achievement Training®.
Replacement Foam Sensors are available in groups of 15 (single channel) or 20 (two channel) to replace those which become soiled.
The ConAlert Protocols are highly recommended for purchase along with the Peak Achievement Trainer®. They include versions for both 800x600 and 1024x768 displays. In contrast, the original Concentration Protocols are supplied in 640x480 and 800x600 versions.
The Neureka! Protocols are available as an add-on when you purchase the Trainer or later by e-mail. They are supplied in 1024x768 displays.
The Ground Adapter is necessary to use a laptop with only a two-pronged plug on AC power.
Further Information
For more information, call us at 212-222-5665 or fill out the Information Request Form.
For pricing, please see the Order Form.
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