The Brain Gym program promotes a series of exercises to improve academic performance, lower anxiety levels and help individuals to de-stress. 26 Brain Gym activities improve eye teaming (binocular vision), spatial and listening skills, hand–eye coordination, and whole-body flexibility, and by doing this manipulate the brain, improving learning and recall of information.

Numerous books have been written describing research and case studies in which use of the Brain Gym activities benefited specific populations, including children recovering from burn injuries and those diagnosed with autism, ADD, ADHD and dyslexia. The Brain Gym activities have been incorporated into many educational, sports, business, and seniors programs throughout the world.