Adaptive Capacity

Adaptive Capacity is the neurological measure of the ratio of parasympathetic nervous system function — your “trying to win” nervous system — to sympathetic nervous system function -- your “trying not to lose” or “survival” nervous system. When in “parasympathetic mode,” you have increased feel, maximized energy, alertness, quickness, repair and recovery, and are less susceptible to injury, fatigue, and other barriers to peak performance.

You should be parasympathetic 80% of the time. It is the natural state of any champion and results in a supercharged mind-body connection, maximum feel, and a heightened state of readiness for whatever challenges await.

Adaptive capacity can be learned and grown by anyone.

We know this because of discoveries and advancements in the field of epigenetics.

Epigenetic induction, or the deliberate “switching on” of genes via cognitive and non-cognitive triggers, is the key to growing your adaptive capacity.

Cognitive and non-cognitive triggers are deliberate actions whose purpose is induction of parasympathetic nervous system function and reduction of sympathetic stress. Over time these triggers gradually “switch-on” genes that lead to enhanced adaptive capacity, which in turn primes mind and body for peak performance and sustained excellence.