Programs: Brain Training

BRAIN BOOTCAMP: Adding A Cognitive Component to Movement Sessions

Neurogenesis is the ability to make new brain cells, increase the speed at which neurons fire and synapses sync, and increase our overall mind's potential. Please join me for a fusion of three fundamental elements that must occur simultaneously to create an ideal possibility for neurogenesis to occur. We will engage in muscular movement (all levels, seated to standing), verbal tasks, and both left and right-brain tasks simultaneously in an effort to show how truly exhausted we can leave our brain after giving it appropriate amounts of overload and specificity. Equipment: none.

NEUROPLASTICITY 101

Neuroplasticity and Happiness: refers to our ability to train the brain, in all of its five major functions, to build mental muscle. Two important aspects of age include our functional and psychological age, and this lecture explores how to maximize our training of the same. Participants will gain practical applications of brain research to integrate neuroplasticity games into daily movement training programs for a healthy, happy and productive brain. (Equipment: none)

NEUROPLASTICITY 102: GETTING PRACTICAL

Everyone’s concerned with brain health these days, and many articles discuss the theoretical approaches. However, little exists for practical approaches. Drawing on cutting-edge research about neuroplasticity and neurogenesis, Lawrence implements many practical skills for both pt and group ex leaders to incorporate brain-boosting training with our current cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training approaches. (Equipment: none)

TRAIN THE BRAIN
also called: MIND AS MUSCLE

In fitness, we’ve long been developing the newest techniques and trends in isolation and functional training. Join Lawrence in this interactive lecture as we explore at least 10 innovative training techniques for building mental muscle. You will gain an understanding of general brain function during training and during sleep, plus easy techniques for improving both long and short term memory, maximizing alertness, increasing reaction time, and improving overall wellness through mental power!