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Memory training can be performed by any age, simply as a means of improving ones own memory, or as a personal recreation, also competitively.

Memory training improves many aspects of daily life.

Memory competitions take several forms.

Popularity
We all take part in memory training in one form or another! Starting with a parent encouraging the young child to remember different numbers or letters.
The secret of successful memory contestants is in the speed and capacity of assimilation.

Location
Memory training can be carried out anywhere where there is the peace and quiet necessary for concentration.

Memory contests can be held in the home, the local public house or any public meeting place.

Age
Memory training is an absorbing and beneficial activity for all ages, from the youngest of children, to the eldest of adults.

Ability
There is no particular ability necessary to practice memory training. Everyone can take part and reap the benefits that will improve their lifestyle in so many different areas.

Description
Memory/Recognition,
Remembering a number of items in a given time. A variation of this being to remove some and recall the removed items.

Memory,
Remember all the facts on a given subject.

General knowledge,
Remember as many facts as you can on a range of subjects.

Recall,
To recall a series of numbers or text, after a limited time of observance.

One thing is certain, no other activity can improve our daily life in so many ways as memory training.

Dedication
No rigidly set dedication is necessary for this activity, although like any "physical activity", to achieve the most from yourself regular training is essential.

Closely Related Activities
Quizes 481, Mensa 675, Spelling Bees 862, Bridge 102.

Cost
There are no costs specific to this activity that must be encountered, unless you decide to enter memory competitions, when they may be entry fees to consider.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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