# Athletic Mindfulness Apps The Lucid App Offers Mental Training For High-Level Athletes By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-training References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/16/ex-twitter-and-medium-exec-jason-stirman-launches-lucid-a-mental-training-app-for-athletes/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1065953765?mt=8) Lucid is a potentially game-changing smartphone that is designed to offer competitive and elite athletes with the targeted and effective mental training that could enable them to take their performance to the next level. Developed by Web 2.0 pioneer Jason Stirman, the Lucid app marks itself out from the field of mental training apps in that it makes it possible for athletes to get into the best possible mindspace for athletic performance. The mental training can be customized for the athlete's need and can include everything from improving decision-making to visualizing success, both measures that can have a huge impact on athletic performance. While the app is targeted towards competitive athletes such as those involved in college sport, it is also suitable for amateur athletes and is ultimately designed to boost performance, whether in your next intramural game or the World Cup final. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mental Training Apps:** Opportunity for developing innovative apps that focus on mental training for athletes. - **Customized Mindfulness:** Potential for creating personalized mindfulness training experiences for athletes. - **Performance Enhancement:** Room for developing technologies that specifically target athletic performance improvement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing technology solutions for athletes. - **Wellness and Fitness:** Opportunities for creating wellness and fitness platforms specifically tailored for athletes. - **Mobile Applications:** Potential for creating mobile apps that offer customized mental training for athletes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Psychology-Focused Fitness Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterme-health-coaching.md) - [Athlete-Specific Mental Fitness Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-fitness.md) - [Self-Guided Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindless-labs.md) - [AI Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightmind-1.md) - [Transformative Mindfulness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waking-up-30.md) - [Multi-Sensory Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zensory-app.md) - [AI-Powered Sports Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuromova-n1.md) - [Mental Skills Training Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-skills-training.md) - [Mind-Training Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphabeats-headband.md)