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The best way to warm-up & improve game Performance

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TrAiDoS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Germany215 Posts
May 27 2024 08:23 GMT
#1
Hello everyone,

here's an episode where we discuss the impact of warm-up routines on gaming performance. Specifically, we'll explore the effects of different warm-up types—physical and cognitive—on speed and accuracy during gameplay.

[DISCLAIMER]: The article is written for my weekly newsletter, and published on my website.

Best,
Christian

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XenOsky
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Chile2356 Posts
Last Edited: 2024-05-29 08:51:30
May 29 2024 08:43 GMT
#2
i tought a lot about this topic in the past and after a while a found a routine that seemed to not only warm/loosen my hands/fingers greatly, but actually helped with basic mechanics of the game...

1)5 to 10 minutes of https://aimtrainer.io/ (precision/challenge modes)

2)5 to 10 minutes of drills (aka keep ur probe alive while macroing or just freestyle macro cycles with keyboard usage emphasis)+ Show Spoiler +
AKA spam the shit out of your keyboard


3) 3 to 5 minutes of stretching wrist/arm/fingers

i think it also helps to get u in the mood of playing the game.. which is way more important than actually getting warm before games XD
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TrAiDoS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Germany215 Posts
May 30 2024 13:04 GMT
#3
Tbh, that's not a bad routine. I've also read a paper on using Osu! as a game for warming up (as some pro players do). They basically found the same effect; better in-game results due to better cognitive and moto-control functioning.

Furthermore, many studies (besides the one mentioned in the article) use physical warm-up and found similar results. So, some moderate physical exercise before gaming benefits players (and their performance).
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