#110: Tools to improve muscle activation & results from training

Fit Body, Happy Joints ®

English - April 20, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB - ★★★★★ - 794 ratings
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The somatic nervous system is responsible for sending your brain information via your five senses. You can use tools such as mobility and touch to stimulate your somatic nervous system, improving your brain's "map" to your muscles and therefore improving activation in your workouts.

0:00: Introduction
3:38: What is the somatic nervous system?
6:53: Inputs and outputs
9:45: Stimulating mechanoreceptors to improve your results
14:30: Tools for improving the motor map of the body
21:13: Jammed joints lead to weak muscles
25:25: Using physical touch to improve muscle activation
26:44: Summary

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