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Performance Rewired

by Yuka Sugiura & Nikki Bybee

Performance Rewired is a podcast for movement experts ready to challenge everything they’ve been taught about learning movement and tap into a brain-based approach to performance.  For dancers, gymnasts, artistic athletes, instructors, and coaches who want to understand what’s really behind elite performance. Hosted by Nikki Bybee and Yuka Sugiura, master neuro trainers and performance coaches.

Latest episodes

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Epsiode 12: Built to Rotate: Reflexes Behind Turns, Spins, Flips, and Rotational Performance

In this episode, we are breaking down some reflex systems that quietly shape balance, spotting, and rotational control in dance and gymnastics. The focus is on how the ve

Sep 2
38 min

Episode 11: The Unintended Consequences of Corrections that Gymnastics Coaches and Dance Instructors Say

In this episode, we unpack common coaching cues that sound helpful in dance and gymnastics but can create confusion, tension, and even body-related insecurity. We discuss

Aug 19
40 min

Episode 10: The Neuroscience of Corrections and Movement Safety

Discover how neural inputs, safety mechanisms, and sensory feedback influence corrections in dance and gymnastics, and learn practical strategies to optimize performance

Aug 5
35 min

Episode 9 - Understanding the Crucial Role of Feet in Movement, Safety, and Performance

Inthis episode, we explore the often overlooked importance of foot function in dance and gymnastics, emphasizing sensory feedback, biomechanics, and training techniques t

Jul 22
37 min

Episode 8 - How We Approach Neuro Training Program Design for Dancers and Gymnasts

In this episode, we talk about the perception of neuro training as brain ‘tricks’ and discuss how it's a process and approach that creates changes in the brain to im

Jul 8
33 min

Episode 7 - Why Elite Dancers and Gymnasts Need Elite Levels of Proprioception

In this episode of Performance Rewired, we dive into the essential role of proprioception in athletic and artistic performance, exploring how elite performers might still

Jun 24
32 min

Episode 6: How to Incorporate Neurotraining In High Performance Athletes, Dancers, and Gymnasts— Boost Your Movement, Resilience, and Longevity

Discover how neuro performance training can enhance athletic and dance performance, prolong careers, and optimize movement efficiency. This episode explores the integrati

Jun 10
35 min

Episode 5: The Vestibular System's Hidden Role in High-Performance Athletes

Discover why the vestibular system, a crucial set of organs in the inner ear, can significantly impact athletic performance, balance, and movement. Learn how fine-tuning

May 27
36 min

Episode 4: Convergence - A Crucial Visual Skill for Dance and Gymnastics

In this episode, we explore how visual skills, particularly convergence, impact movement,  performance, and injury prevention in dance and athletics. You’ll find practica

May 13
29 min

Episode 3: Enhancing Movement Through Vision - The Power of Eye Training in Dance and Gymnastics Performance

Discover how your eyes influence movement, performance, and overall physical health. This episode explores the deep connection between vision and motor skills, providing

Apr 29
41 min

Episode 1: Understanding the Frontal Lobe

In this episode, we explore how the frontal lobe influences movement, decision-making, and inhibition, with insights from dancers, gymnasts, and case studies. We discuss

Apr 15
29 min

Episode 2: Unlocking Movement Mastery - The Power of the Cerebellum

Discover how understanding and training the cerebellum can dramatically enhance coordination, balance, and agility—especially for dancers, gymnasts, athletes and movement

Apr 15
36 min

Trailer

Welcome to the trailer for Performance Rewired! In this episode we talk about our backgrounds, why we wanted to start a podcast, and how we hope to educate gymnasts, danc

Mar 30
13 min

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