MotoGP race simulation sitting on the sofa
1 Mar 2024 - Sport
In this article we will see a practical demonstration of a rider while visualizing the first 3 laps in the Moto GP race at the Sachsenring circuit in Germany.
We will see the effects of a deep visualization analyzed with Garmin Sportwatch and Polar H10 band used by marathon runners and triathletes, therefore with very precise values.
The Performance Coaching session aimed to make the driver relive the important moments of the start of the race, that is, the wait under the umbrella on the starting grid, the warm-up lap and the first 3 laps in the fray.
We simulated starting from fourth position on the grid with the goal to recover 2 positions within the first 3 laps.
As you will see from the details and statistics collected, the expert pilot, who is followed consistently, is able to reach his full potential and recreate the performance in detail, for this reason we will see important differential values of Heart Rate (bpm), Respiratory Rate (brpm) and Stress levels.
Before starting with the guided visualization of the race, a progressive relaxation was carried out which led the athlete to significantly lower his heart rate, after which the visualization started with a neutral state of relaxation until second 40.
After the first seconds he was “teleported” into the paddock and we can notice a bpm peak of 76 at minute 1:40 due to the immediate “shock”, but intended to calm the athlete, in fact we can see immediately afterwards how the adaptation to the surrounding environment has been assimilated with the constant lowering of the bpm.
At minute 4 the pilot was on the starting grid under the umbrella in maximum concentration, in fact we can see a peak in bpm, brpm and stress in that window managed very well, through a guided visualization, by the Performance Coach and the pilot by lowering all levels before the warm up lap, exactly between minutes 5 and 6.
From minute 6 we can notice very interesting events in all 3 analyzed sections.
The breathing rate is constant and deliberately decreased compared to the previous moment for a better control and management of attention during the race.
The increasing bpm due to a maximum sensorial visualization of the first laps.
We can see the peaks in bpm on the first lap and on lap 2 and 3 around minute 7’30” (first overtaking) and minute 8’30” second overtaking attempt, initially and deliberately unsuccessful, and then with a positive finish.
Note the constant stress levels from start to finish.
This determines perfect control in Performance Management.