Improve reaction time: Training for faster reflexes

Reaction time is the interval between a stimulus and your motor response to it. It is an important indicator of the brain's processing speed. Average values: visual 200-250 ms, auditory 140-160 ms, tactile 150-170 ms.

Why is fast reaction important?

In sports, milliseconds decide victory or defeat — in esports, combat sports, ball sports and motorsport. In daily life, quick reaction helps with driving, at the workplace and to prevent falls. For gamers it improves FPS games, MOBA/RTS and Rhythm Games.

Scientifically proven methods

Studies show: 20 minutes of daily training over 4 weeks improves reaction time by 10-15%. Adequate sleep (7-9 hours) can improve it by up to 25%. Moderate caffeine intake and regular aerobic exercise also support cognitive speed.

Training plan for faster reactions

Week 1-2: 5 minutes daily simple reaction exercises, understand baseline, consistency over speed. Week 3-4: 10 minutes of mixed exercises, target 10% improvement, fewer outliers. Week 5-8: 15 minutes of complex exercises, further 5-10% improvement, choice reaction and discrimination.

Reaction training in SynapseGym

SynapseGym offers simple reaction (one target appears - tap quickly), choice reaction (different colors/shapes - react only to the correct one) and discrimination reaction (Go/NoGo tasks). Features: precise measurement in milliseconds, statistics, adaptive difficulty, different modes.