But one scientist has spent the last 5 years on research that puts eSports on equal footing with traditional sports. Professor Ingo Froböse, who works at the German Sports University, has found that professional eSports players experience physical demands far beyond expectations. The amount of hand-eye coordination surpasses that of table-tennis players, and the amount of stress hormones produced are similar to race car drivers. Froböse adds:
Froböse recommends that eSports players adopt some of the fitness regimens that traditional athletes use to stay in peak physical fitness, such as exercise and a healthy diet. This could help extend a professional’s career by an estimated 4 to 5 years.
So if you want to be a professional eSports player, it might be time to cut down on the Red Bull.
