Scientists from Tomsk State University have found that esports athletes need a recovery period after participating in intense competitions just like regular athletes. During cyber competitions, players experience serious stress associated with the need to maintain concentration and reaction speed for a long time.
Scientists intend to experimentally find out which recovery formats are optimal for e-sportsmen, as well as how long this period should last. The authors of the work conducted two studies. In the first, neurophysical indicators were recorded during the passage of a computer game in two groups of volunteers - professional gamers and their peers who were not involved in e- sports. In second - heart rate indicators of e-Sportsmen during the tournament and students of the Faculty of Physical Education during the session.