Stephen C

English professional poker player

The Neuropeak Pro NTEL BELT helped Stephen build a good habit, and he now uses Precision Breathing Training at each of his professional poker tournaments.

Precision Breathing Training has become a go-to tool for lowering my stress response and keeping me grounded and centered.

“Precision Breathing Training has become a go-to tool for lowering my stress response and keeping me grounded and centered. Before working with Neuropeak Pro I would frequently struggle to ‘get over’ a tough day without letting it impact my mood and ability to stay present for the rest of the day. I have been shocked at how much progress I was able to make in this area in a short space of time.”

What brought you to try Precision Breathing Training and the Neuropeak Pro NTEL BELT?I have long been interested in self development related tools and I first became aware of Neuropeak Pro from reading an article about a pro golfer who worked with them to improve performance on the course. Seeing the overlap with poker I figured I would give it a try to see if it could help with focus, mental clarity, stress management etc.
What makes the NTEL BELT different?The NTEL BELT is a really fantastic piece of equipment. I have been working with Neuropeak Pro since before the belt existed and the technology has really come a long way. The portability and ease of use of the NTEL BELT makes it so easy to incorporate sessions into any schedule. I frequently aim to arrive at a tournament ~20min early and do a session in my car before playing or on dinner break for example. As for what sets it apart from other products, as far as I know there isn’t really any competitor offering the same kind of training equipment.
Precision Breathing & Stress ManagementPrecision Breathing Training has become a go-to tool for lowering my stress response and keeping me grounded and centered. Before working with Neuropeak Pro I would frequently struggle to ‘get over’ a tough day without letting it impact my mood and ability to stay present for the rest of the day. I have been shocked at how much progress I was able to make in this area in a short space of time.
Precision Breathing & SleepI’m not sure I could point to a specific benefit to my sleep to be honest. I never really had a problem getting to sleep or staying asleep.
Precision Breathing & FocusBeing big on data I love training with the belt and the app and seeing my breathing metrics in real time, but one of the best things about this method is that it’s always available to you. Being able to quickly and consistently balance my autonomic nervous system within just a handful of intentional breaths is a great tool for resetting and refocusing whenever I feel like I need it.
When do you most often use the NTEL BELT? Typically I’ll use it some time in the morning and I’ve put in enough time with the techniques by now that I don’t need to be watching the pacer so I’ll often combine it with some other kind of meditative practice/affirmation etc. If I’m going to be playing a tournament I like to train as close as possible to competing which can mean doing a session in the parking lot as I mentioned earlier.
Precision Breathing Training BenefitsI’ll almost always finish a breathing session feeling more relaxed and resilient to stress than when I started it.
Overall Training ExperienceThe NTEL BELT was really a game changer. Prior to it the same training could only be done using bulky and less reliable equipment. I can tell a lot of work went into making the belt as comfortable, easy to use, portable and durable as possible. It’s truly amazing technology for a very affordable cost in my opinion.

Stephen C

English professional poker player

Precision Breathing Training has become a go-to tool for lowering my stress response and keeping me grounded and centered.

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