Flux is grounded in peer-reviewed research across sports psychology, neuroscience and behavioral science.
We translate this research into practical training principles that help athletes develop mental skills through focused practice, repetition, consistency and real-world application.
Explore the science behind how and why our approach works.
Science-backed reasons to make mental performance training part of your training routine
Neuroplasticity & focused attention
Amplify your practice efficiency
Train both 'go' and 'no-go' actions
Sleep-dependent memory consolidation
These are the research-proven principles we follow to maximize the effectiveness of every mental performance session
Short, focused reps, repeated over time
The athlete owns the training
Team learning, shared language, individual growth
Live coaching when connection matters. App and AI support whenever you need it.
The right training for the right athlete
Train the trainer. Support the moments that matter.
Mental performance training is not a shortcut or a guarantee. The strongest evidence shows that structured psychological interventions can support performance, anxiety management and well-being in athletes. Effects vary by the athlete, sport, program quality and the way the work is applied.
A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis in competitive athletes found that psychological skills training (g = 0.83), mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches (g = 0.67) and imagery (g = 0.75) outperformed controls on sport-performance outcomes. The estimates were no longer statistically significant in sensitivity analyses excluding non-randomised trials and subjective performance outcomes; that is why Flux does not promise a fixed performance gain.
Reinebo et al., 2024A 2025 meta-analysis of 24 controlled trials involving 853 athletes found that psychological interventions were associated with lower state anxiety (SMD = -0.99). In the team-sport subgroup, the pooled effect was SMD = -0.91.
Li et al., 2025A 2025 meta-analysis in elite athletes found that psychological skills training was associated with improved overall well-being (SMD = 0.78). The review also identified adaptability and the support of coaches and teammates as important implementation facilitators.
Wang et al., 2025