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  • What is a dual task?
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Dual Task training

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What is a dual task?

A dual task is a secondary exercise or distraction added to a NeuroTracker session. They pull some of your attention away from the core training, which adds to the difficulty.

You experience higher cognitive load with dual tasks, so they should only be attempted later in your training, once you have built the mental skills necessary.

NeuroTracker has built in dual-task modes, learn more here: Advanced Sessions

Once you have built up you mental skills, dual-tasks are an excellent way keep increasing your overall learning. Not only to they increase the difficulty of the NeuroTracker task, which boosts your cognitive abilities, but they also help you train specific skills under pressure.

Progression of dual task skills

When first starting out, NeuroTracker training should be done without any additional distraction. This is to build up the necessary mental skills that are needed to progress to the next level.

Once those skills are developed, usually after 15-30 training sessions, you can then begin dual task training.

This should start with simple exercises, such as balancing or light caridio, befor increasing the complexity.

The fundamental rule for dual task progression is to go from simple to complex. If the cognitive load increases too quickly, the benefits of the training will be reduced.

Examples of dual tasks:

  • Standing (proprioception and standing upright require attention)

  • Balance: tandem stance, bosu ball, alternating single-leg stance

  • Strength & Cardio: lunge, squat, exercise bike

  • Lifestyle Specific: sport-specific skills, environmental noise, mental math

  • Advanced Sessions: pre-created dual-task sessions

Gauging dual task difficulty

If a dual-task session results in a score that is less than 50% of their current Core baseline, it is an indication that it is too difficult for efficient learning.

Since dual tasks add difficulty, it's natural for scores to drop

Over time, users will begin to master the dual task and scores will return to the range they were prior to starting the new skill. That is an indication that it is time to progress to something more complex.

Why are dual tasks important to NeuroTracker Training?

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