I look at performance being made up of two components; There are a lot of variables that affect our ceilings of potential. Some things are within our control, others not. My ceiling of potential for a max deadlift as a 5’6” 130lb female is different than that of a 6’5” 280lb male. I can potentially… Continue reading Training to Your Ceiling of Potential
Tag: Processing speed
Target Acquisition in Multisensory Chaos
When in a highly stimulating environment you need to quickly determine if specific visual and auditory inputs are related. The faster and more accurately you determine the relationship between these two sensory stimuli (visual and auditory) the faster you can engage the target. “Failure to correctly identify whether multisensory events occur simultaneously and their sequential… Continue reading Target Acquisition in Multisensory Chaos
Beyond Muscle Fatigue
One way we slow down is through muscle fatigue. But muscle fatigue isn’t the only cause of slowing down. Our sensory systems fatigue as well. When in a highly stimulating environment, our sensory systems are working overtime sending signals to our brain. Our brain then needs to interpret these signals and send information to our… Continue reading Beyond Muscle Fatigue
How to Own Chaos
A distinct characteristic of the tactical athlete is the ability to perform in extreme and unpredictable environments. The job demands the ability to maintain speed and precision of execution under conditions of chaos. One component vital for this capability is processing speed. I think of required processing speed as the change in sensory stimulus divided… Continue reading How to Own Chaos
Havana Syndrome: An Attack on Situational Awareness Capability
Recently the Director of the CIA has told Russia that if they are behind the multiple attacks on US personnel using what is suspected as directed energy, there would be “consequences”. [1] Havana Syndrome is the term used for the concussion-like symptoms the victims of these suspected attacks experience. These symptoms include dizziness, unsteadiness, cognitive… Continue reading Havana Syndrome: An Attack on Situational Awareness Capability
Processing Speed- The Audiovisual Temporal Binding Window
When in a highly stimulating environment it is important to filter the stimuli and determine what is important and where it is coming from. Doing this quickly is vital for quick reactions and high performance, particularly in the tactical community. This goes back to fast reactions requiring 3 steps: input, processing, output. The processing step… Continue reading Processing Speed- The Audiovisual Temporal Binding Window
Reaction Time; Because You Never Want To Be 1/2 Second Slower
First off, I don’t like to use reaction time when it comes to someone as highly trained as you. Reaction implies a lack of control. Lets call it RESPONSE time, because you are trained to the extent that you respond, not react. I have no business talking about what appropriate or best practice responses are – so… Continue reading Reaction Time; Because You Never Want To Be 1/2 Second Slower