When using Soma NPT, you'll see different types of data that help track your cognitive and physical performance. This quick guide explains what each metric means in simple terms, so you can understand your progress and how to improve.
No prior knowledge is needed!
Reaction Time (How Fast You React) ⚡
What it means: The time it takes to respond to a stimulus (measured in milliseconds).
Why it matters: Faster reaction times improve performance in sports, decision-making, and reflex-based tasks.
Example: If your reaction time is 576ms, it takes just over half a second to respond.
Speed (How Quickly You Process Information) 🚀
What it means: Speed is calculated as 1000 / Reaction Time (ms).
Why it matters: Measures how efficiently your brain processes and reacts—higher speed means faster cognitive responses.
Example: If your reaction time is 500ms, your speed is 2.0.
💡 Speed is more sensitive to fluctuations than reaction time, making peaks and changes more noticeable.
Accuracy (How Correct Your Responses Are) 🎯
What it means: The percentage of correct responses in a test.
Why it matters: Higher accuracy means better focus, decision-making, and precision under pressure.
Example: If you answer 42 out of 50 correctly, your accuracy is 84%.
Variation (How Consistent You Are) 📊
What it means: Measures how much your reaction times fluctuate across trials.
Why it matters: Low variation means your performance is consistent, while high variation may indicate fatigue, stress, or inconsistency.
Example: A low variation means your reaction times stay steady and predictable.
RCS (Reaction Consistency Score) ⚖️
What it means: The number of correct responses per second, balancing speed and accuracy.
Why it matters: Helps you find the optimal balance between reacting fast and staying accurate.
Example: If your RCS is 1.8, you make 1.8 correct responses per second.
BPM (Heart Rate) ❤️
What it means: The number of times your heart beats per minute.
Why it matters: Can indicate stress, fatigue, or recovery state.
rMSSD (Short-Term Heart Rate Variability) 🔄
What it means: Measures small changes in heart rate between beats.
Why it matters: Higher rMSSD suggests better recovery, stress adaptability, and nervous system balance.
Example: An rMSSD of 54.58ms means your body is adapting well to stress and recovery demands.
SDNN (Overall Heart Rate Variability) 🔍
What it means: Measures long-term variations in heart rate, reflecting overall nervous system function.
Why it matters: Higher SDNN is linked to better endurance, stress resilience, and cardiovascular health.