The platform has been promoted by leaders from the world of chess, and seeks to be an effective aid to delay brain aging.
It consists of a platform that uses the elements of the chess game (board and pieces) to train the mind, although with the particularity that you do not have to know how to play chess.
It is a very useful tool to promote cognitive training, strengthening areas such as memory, attention or reasoning, among other mental functions. It is aimed at people of all types who want to improve their cognitive health, but also public and private entities interested in its application in therapeutic, educational and even medical research fields.
In addition to being a useful application for all types of users, Gymchess is especially well suited for senior associations, since one of its advantages is to especially promote active aging and the subsequent well-being of people; In fact, the first steps in creating Gymchess were taken in senior centers and residences.
This method has been very well accepted by the elderly, who increasingly seek to improve their quality of life and understand the importance of taking care of their brain. Mental training is one of the fundamental pillars for successful aging, along with adequate nutrition, physical exercise and social participation.
It is a simple application in its design and easy to use, with a playful component that makes it attractive to everyone.
How can you use this tool to delay brain aging?
As we age, it is natural for neuronal connections to decrease and the generation of new neurons to slow down. However, we can positively influence this process, training our cognitive functions to keep them in the best conditions.
Brain aging is a process in which we ourselves can considerably influence if we act in the most appropriate way. An effective way to take care of the brain is through cognitive training. Just as the muscle responds positively to physical training, the brain also responds optimally to mental training.