Sports Neuroscience

Why couldn't Michael Jordan, master athlete that he was, hit a baseball? Why can't modern robotics come close to replicating the dexterity of a five-year-old? Why do good quarterbacks always seem to know where their receivers are?In this deeply researched book, sports and business reporter Zach Schonbrun explores what actually drives human movement and its spectacular potential. The groundbreaking work of two neuroscientists in Major League Baseball is only the beginning.

In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental abilities—like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing—are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other—sometimes successfully, sometimes not—help to illustrate the principles.

The difference between a great round and a frustrating one isn’t just your swing—it’s your mind. Golfing Mindscape takes you beyond technique and into the powerful world of mental performance, blending real-world golfing wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience to help you play your best when it matters most. This book breaks down the cognitive and emotional challenges of golf, offering practical, science-backed strategies for improving focus, handling pressure, and building unwavering confidence. With relatable anecdotes and actionable exercises, you’ll learn how to: Stay calm and ...

Underneath the dirty lights of the wrestling ring, lies a world far from the glitz and glamour seen by the audience. It's a world of scraped elbows from bloody canvas's long drives in beaten-up cars, and paychecks that barely cover gas money. A world where "enhancement talents" exist-not to win but also not to lose, but to be spectacular at the cost of their own bodies.

Quarterbacks face the fastest decision-making environment in sports. In a matter of seconds, they must recognize defensive structures, align timing with receivers, and deliver the ball with precision while under extreme pressure. The Quarterback’s Mind examines the mental frameworks that make this possible and shows how those same skills can be trained in any high-performance field. The book explores the science of anticipation, the role of working memory, and how athletes develop resilience when mistakes inevitably occur. It explains how film study serves as mental rehearsal, how vision ...

Alpha Tennis Blueprint Neuroscience, Strategy & Mindset for Total Court Dominance by Kevin L. Michel Command the Court Before the First Ball Is Struck Every match is two battles in one: the rally you see on the scoreboard and the primal status duel that unfolds in posture, gaze, and brain chemistry. Alpha Tennis Blueprint shows you how to win both. Drawing on breakthrough neuroscience, cutting-edge performance psychology, and the hard lessons of modern legends, Kevin L. Michel delivers a step-by-step manual for imposing your will—from the opening handshake to the final handshake. Inside ...

Comment apprendra-t-on à l'ère des neurosciences ? Et si on en finissait avec les cancers ? Jusqu'où pourra-t-on améliorer les performances des sportifs grâce à la physique ? En quoi l'hyperpuissance de l'informatique va-t-elle transformer notre société ? Il ne se passe pas un jour sans l'annonce d'une percée scientifique, au point qu'il est difficile d'y voir clair. Pour faire la lumière sur les promesses de la science, Fabienne Chauvière a mené l'enquête en sollicitant une dizaine de chercheurs prestigieux.

Do you feel like you're no longer making progress in your training? Do you suffer from pain during certain movements? Neuroathletic training can become your way to act stronger, faster, and more safely, while also experiencing quick relaxation and calm through short exercises in any situation. Some of the exercises might sound crazy, but many top athletes from all fields, whether ski jumping, football, strength training, or sprinting, swear by the technique and can rely on their bodies much more.