Use It or Lose It
Use It or Lose It
How Strength Training Protects Your Brain-Body Connection
Your nervous system isn’t just in your brain—it’s wired throughout your entire body. Every time you move a muscle, your brain strengthens its connection to that muscle. But if you don’t use it, you start to lose that connection.
Why Strength Training is Essential for Your Nervous System:
Prevents "Disconnected" Muscles – When muscles aren’t activated regularly, the brain starts to "prune" those neural pathways, weakening control and coordination.
Boosts Brain-Body Awareness – Strength exercises keep your nervous system engaged, improving movement, stability, and injury prevention.
Enhances Neuroplasticity – Your nervous system adapts to how you move; resistance training reinforces those pathways, keeping your brain sharp.
Supports Nervous System Balance – Strength training helps regulate the autonomic nervous system, reducing stress and improving recovery.
Bottom line: If you don’t challenge your muscles, your brain slowly loses its ability to control them efficiently. Keep moving, keep lifting, and keep your nervous system sharp!
Have you noticed changes in your strength, coordination, or body awareness when you stop training for a while?