For Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones, it’s all about mind over matter.
On his way to the Super Bowl , Atlanta Falcons’ star wideout Julio Jones let technology take care of his head and toe.
In early December, the Pro Bowler developed a serious case of » turf toe » (sprained toe) that forced him to miss two games. It could have also sidelined him when the team needed him the most: the playoffs.
Instead, Jones had two of the best games ever in the postseason.
What caused the sudden improvement? In an Instagram post to his 500,000 followers, the wide receiver seemed to suggest that a pair of headphones made by Halo Neuroscience improved his strength, explosiveness and dexterity. The photo, posted on Dec. 19, shows Jones wearing the headphones, which have foam spikes designed to accelerate neurons in the brain’s motor cortex, a practice known as » neuropriming. »
#repost from @juliojones_11: training with Halo Sport to help get back on the field @haloneuroscience. . #halosport #trainsmart #trainsmarternotharder #motivationmonday #fitness #lifting #rehab #weights
A photo posted by Halo Neuroscience (@haloneuroscience) on Dec 19, 2016 at 10:48am PST
During his rehab, Jones contacted the company to inquire about the high-tech headphones , and Halo sent him a pair complete with a Falcons logo and his jersey number, 11. But the Instagram post caught Halo’s team by surprise because Jones isn’t paid to endorse the product.
