neuroathletics
The brain as the control center
for
movement, perception, and freedom from pain.
Who is neuroathletics suitable for?
Neuroathletics is suitable for children, adolescents, and adults who want to improve their movement, perception, and performance in a targeted manner or reduce discomfort, especially in the following areas:
Movement and coordination difficulties
Recurring pain during movement or in everyday life
Uncertainty in balance
Restrictions after injuries or surgeries
High demands in sports, work, or school
The desire for better body awareness and greater stability
It is a useful addition to neurological therapy, pediatric therapy, and developmental support, especially when movement sequences need to become more precise, powerful, or economical.
Training for the brain, nervous system, and movement
Neuroathletics according to Lars Lienhard neuroathletics according to Lars Lienhard is a neuro-centered approach that starts where every movement originates: in the brain and nervous system. It combines targeted movements for the eyes, balance system, breathing, and body awareness to improve your motor output, i.e.:
power
coordination
speed
quality of movement
How does neuroathletics affect the nervous system?
The central idea is that the brain decides how safe a movement is. If a movement feels "unsafe," the nervous system often reacts with protective strategies such as pain, tension, or movement restrictions.
In neuroathletics, we work with:
The visual system (eye movements, fixation, gaze stability)
The vestibular system (balance and spatial orientation)
Proprioception (body awareness, joint and muscle sense)
Breathing as a regulatory gateway to the nervous system
These neurologically oriented stimuli provide the brain with clearer information from the body. This can lead to easier, more coordinated, and safer movements and a reduction in pain signals.
Structure of a neuroathletics lesson
We start with a brief medical history: What would you like to improve? Where do you experience pain, uncertainty, or limitations?
Typical elements of a session are:
Simple tests for movement, stability, and perception
Targeted exercises for eye, head, and body movement
Gentle, everyday movement tasks to integrate new patterns.
We directly check how your nervous system reacts to the tests (e.g., range of motion, stability, symmetry, pain sensitivity). This allows us to determine individually which stimuli support your nervous system and which ones overwhelm it.
The lessons are focused and resource-oriented. It is not important to do "more," but rather to do the right thing in the right amount for your nervous system.
At the end, the person receives a small exercise program for everyday life in order to anchor the positive effects in the nervous system through repetition.
What can neuroathletics do for you?
The goals of neuroathletic coaching can include:
Greater ease and confidence in movement
Improvement of strength, flexibility, and coordination
Reduction of pain and tension patterns
Better spatial orientation and balance
Clearer body awareness and greater confidence in your own body
Neuroathletics fits seamlessly into my overall offering: it supports the connection between body and brain, promotes neuroplasticity, and complements work with movement and perception in both children and adults.
If you feel that you want to specifically train your movement, nervous system, and performance, neuroathletics can be a useful building block on your journey.