ADVANCED TRAININGFOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

INTRODUCTION

Interactive Metronome, Inc. was founded in the early 1990's

In 2001, a new training protocol was developed for athletic performance applications.

Patented IM program was introduced for the first time in 1999 to qualified

professionals.

Leaders in the field of athletic performance are incorporating the IM training program into their workouts and showing impressive results.

Today, IM trained athletes and institutions include:

INTRODUCTION

Notre Dame North Carolina

Syracuse Miami

TOP DIVISION I ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

PRO TEAMS

NFL Miami Dolphins

NBA Miami Heat

Miami Panthers

Significance of Timing

• One of the basic elements of our existence

• Timing and rhythm play a vital role in movement and the production of neuromuscular efficiency.

• Planning, Sequencing, and Timing have been difficult to evaluate and improve, until now…

WHAT IS IM?

• The Interactive Metronome (IM) is a patented, interactive training system that accurately measures and improves a person’s rhythm and timing.

• By improving this fundamental ability, IM positively impacts athletic performance

As the athlete listens, he/she performs various hand and foot exercises for a high number of repetitions to a rhythmic beat.

During each session, the computer produces a metronome beat heard through headphones.

HOW DOES IM WORK?

HOW DOES IM WORK?

Auditory guide tones provide immediate feedback, letting the athlete know if his/her response was on time, early or late.

If you hit too early, a guide

sound on the left is heard.

If you hit right on the beat, a reward

sound is heard in both ears.

If you hit too late, a guide sound on

the right is heard.

HOW DOES IM WORK?

The difference between the athlete’s response and the actual beat is measured in milliseconds and a score is provided. The ultimate goal is to achieve a low IM score, which indicates improved accuracy and performance.

IM score (ms.) Range

30 and under Exceptional

31 – 40 Above Average

41-120 Average

121-200 Below Average

Why IM Works

Theoretical Concepts

During advanced thinking and problem solving, the ability to plan and sequence thoughts with behaviors occurs at a basic, fundamental level

IM physical motion exercises are used as “outward catalysts” which help the athlete directly improve neurological or “inward mental” function

Why IM Works

Research has clearly shown that the brain learns through repetition of precise activities.

By keeping the beat, IM “trains the brain” to plan, sequence and process information more effectively.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Over a decade of clinical research on IM demonstrates that gains in motor planning,

sequencing and timing lead to improvements in:

ATTENTION / FOCUS

MOTOR CONTROL / COORDINATION

MENTAL PROCESSING SPEED

OVERALL EXECUTION

IM TRAINING SUMMARY

Time Efficient Format:

Active Training Process:

Training consists of 12 to 18 sessions over a 6 to 9 week period.

13 different exercises keep athletes engaged and challenged.

Immediate Feedback:

Auditory guide tones help the athlete achieve perfect timing.

Builds Mental

Endurance

This conditioning process exercises and builds the core mental skills essential for superior athletic performance.

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS: WHERE IM FITS

The IM Training program serves the sports industry's need for a proven, systematic method to train key mental capacities for optimal athletic performance.

MechanicalPhysical

Emo-tional

MentalNutri-tional

IM TRAINING

SPORTS INDUSTRY BENEFITS

Establishes new set of performance standards  

- For evaluation of new and existing players &

- For development of players

Builds team unity & player confidence in another essential area

Beneficial activity that conserves physical resources of players

Productive and efficient use of time in off-season and pre-season

Golf Shot Accuracy Study

High School Performance Professional Football Team Results

IM RESULTS

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35% Increase for advanced golfers who had

consistent swing mechanics

Golf Study

* Published in The Journal of General Psychology, March 2002

Study shows significant improvement in the IM trained group.

Golf Study

- Featured in Golf Digest

Magazine, February 2003

“The Interactive Metronome is the hottest piece of workout equipment

on the (PGA) tour.” Scott Riehl, head strength and conditioning

specialist for the PGA tour reported that players Vijay Singh and Glen

Day trained on the IM and produced an IM score of less than 15, “which is

a strong indicator of how good a golfer’s timing has to be.”

St. Thomas High SchoolTeam-Based Case Study

All Varsity Offensive and Defensive Football Players Selected for IM training

Trained During Pre-Season (Two-Times a Day Practice in August)

St. Thomas Aquinas Football 2000 vs. 2001 Season Comparison

2000 2001 % Improvement

Points Scored (1st Half)

225 342 52.0%

3rd Down Conversion % (1st Half)

40.9% 50.8% 24.2%

Total Fumbles 33 25 -24.2%

Total Penalties 123 91 26.0%

St. Thomas High School Team-Based Case Study

Pre-Test

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Day 11

Task 1

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15.227586206896

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70.112647058823

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51.3 33.33 24.137575757575

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Group Progress (Short Form Scores)

99th Percentile National Ranking

55th Percentile National Ranking

St. Thomas Aquinas Football IM Timing Improved 80%

Student/Athletes began the 12

session format at the 50th

percentile and finished at the 99th

percentile.

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)

St. Thomas High School On-Field Performance

Turned “Rebuilding Year” into Undefeated Regular Season

The Miami Dolphins have added the IM 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 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.

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Dolphin's "Mind Speed" Pre/Post Testing Results

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70% Increase in Time Accuracy

300% Gain in the ability to concentrate in a "zone" like mental state

Training on the program produced:

Over 60% improvement in mental processing speed

CNN International, WABC New York, CBS, Fox 13 Tampa Bay and more…

Health Segments aired on 100+ TV affiliates and radio stations

CBS Early Show with Bryant Gumbel

U.S. News & World Report

Feature articles by leading publications

IM Has Received Broad Media Recognition

“It’s a program of focus and concentration enhancement that allows a player to better focus all of his energies on the given task. If you have

the ability to focus and concentrate … then especially in pressure situations you’re much

clearer in your thoughts and your view of what’s taking place. And, therefore it should enhance the

ability to make big plays.”

--Tyrone Willingham, head coach of Notre Dame, interviewed during ESPN College Gameday Special Report on IM

September 13, 2003