This episode delves into the innovative research project TrainYourBrain, which explores the critical role of mental training in elite fencing. The project, coordinated by Julie Doron at Nantes University, addresses the unique mental challenges faced by fencers. These include long competition days with matches lasting between two and fifteen minutes, interspersed with waiting times exceeding one hour. These conditions can lead to mental fatigue, impacting performance and decision-making, especially during crucial matches.

The TrainYourBrain project, supported by the ANR (French National Research Agency) as part of the France 2030 plan, aims to enhance the French fencing school by incorporating mental training into traditional methods. The project team includes experts from several universities, including Nan ...