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ATHLETIC
PERFORMANCE
Case Studies
 Golf
Study
Study shows significant improvement in the IM
trained group [click to enlarge
chart]
- 20% overall gain in golf shot accuracy
- 35% increase for advanced golfers who had
consistent swing mechanics
- Published March 2002, The Journal of
General Psychology
 St. Thomas High School
Football Team
- All Varsity offensive and defensive
football players selected for IM-powered training
- Trained during pre-season (two times per
day practice in August)
On-field performance
- Turned "rebuilding year" into undefeated
regular season
- 15-1 final record
- 2002 runner-up Florida State Champions
- Stats comparison vs. 2001 season:
- Improved offensive efficiency
- Improved execution, especially at
critical times (3rd down conversions)
- Reduction of mental miscues (i.e.
fumbles)
- Fewer penalties (classic mental
mistakes)
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have added the IM-powered
training program into their off-season and regular season workouts to build and
refine their players' mental skills, as reported by the Miami Herald, Oct 2,
2002.
The Dolphins offensive starters plus additional
key players completed the IM-powered program under the direction of John Gamble,
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Staying focused - Dolphins Offensive lineman
Brent Smith keeps pace with an Interactive Metronome program - designed to hone
concentration, mental processing speed and timing.
Training on the program produced:
- 300% gain in the ability to concentrate in
a "zone"-like mental state
- Over 60% improvement in mental processing
speed
- 70% increase in time accuracy
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