Table 2.
Training targets in the Cog Gym 1.0 App: Modified from Aidman’s (2020) phases of the cognitive fitness cycle.
| Phase | Domain of cognitive functioning | Target constructs | Examples of training/development objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundational training | Cognitive fitness | Self-awareness | Stress symptoms detection |
| (Cognitive gym) | Trainable cognitive primaries | Attention | Focus endurance |
| Focus control: breadth & direction* | |||
| Task switching | Dual-tasking | ||
| Advanced cognitive training | Cognitive skills | Controlled response | Effortless concentration |
| Energy management | Arousal regulation | ||
| Resonant frequency breathing | |||
| Situation awareness | Sense-making (interpretation) | ||
| Anticipatory skills (prediction) | |||
| Decision making | Pattern recognition | ||
| Confidence calibration | |||
| Adaptability | Cognitive flexibility | ||
| Mission-ready training | Tolerance and resistance | Tolerances | Generalized discomfort tolerance |
| Mental effort tolerance | |||
| Frustration tolerance | |||
| Resistances | Distractor resistance | ||
| Susceptibility to deception | |||
| Task resilience | Error detection | ||
| Performance recovery | |||
| Operational augmentation | Operational task performance | Cognitive state | Alertness monitoring |
| Cognitive Workload | Fatigue countermeasures | ||
| Recovery | Cognitive recovery | Reflective practices | Mindfulness and meditation |
*
Newly added construct.
Constructs selected from Aidman’s (2020) Table 1.