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Weekly Brain Training Schedule

Macro view of when to push vs. recover

Plan the week once—execute on autopilot.

9 min readPeriodizationUpdated Jan 5, 2025

Compliance

82%

Users following the template for 60 days

Burnout drop

-37%

Reported fatigue compared to unplanned weeks

Weekly Layout

Mon: Reaction focus; Tue: Memory + Focus; Wed: Recovery + light pattern work; Thu: Reaction + processing; Fri: Memory heavy; Sat: Optional play; Sun: Review & planning.

Keep heavy days 48 hours apart to allow neural recovery.

Recovery Protocols

Insert low-intensity cardio, mobility, and nature walks on rest days. Recovery keeps HRV high and prevents cognitive fatigue. Treat sleep as a scheduled workout by setting alarms for bedtime.

Hydrate aggressively on heavy days (90 oz+) and front-load protein to supply amino acids for neurotransmitter synthesis.

Weekly Review Ritual

Sunday evenings: review stats, adjust next week’s focus, and set process goals. Celebrate wins with teammates or accountability partners.

If a metric stalls for two weeks, swap in a different drill but keep the schedule shell identical to maintain habit strength.

Action Steps

Block calendar slots

Treat training sessions like paid gigs—non-negotiable.

Assign themes

Name each day (Speed Monday, Memory Friday) to prime intent.

Review Sundays

Same time every week keeps planning friction-free.

Recommended Games

Reaction Time

Anchor Monday/Thursday sessions.

Number Memory

Feature on focus/memory days.

Sequence Memory

Use on pattern recovery days.

Related Resources

Daily Brain Training Routine

Zoom in on each session.

Reaction Time Exercises

Slot specialized work into the week.

Frequently Asked Questions

What about deload weeks?

Every 6–8 weeks, cut volume in half and emphasize recovery to lock in adaptations.

Can I swap days?

Yes—just keep heavy days separated and maintain total weekly volume.