And apparently, a whole lot of them. As you should know, the central nervous system is the master system of all functions within your body. Housing more than 100 billion neurons, the human brain generates more electric impulses a day than all the telephones in the world. They tell your muscles when to contract and when to relax. So what does this have to do with exercise? Everything!
When was the last time you worked your nerves at the gym? (Besides the guy that worked your nerves by making small animal noises when lifting weights) Truthfully, everything you do starts with a nervous impulse to your CNS (central nervous system), and back out through your peripheral nervous system (PNS).
However when you do exercises specifically geared toward enhancing your proprioception, the greater your muscles respond, which translates into more strength and power. So equipment like stability balls, bosus, air discs, balance pads, and wobble boards all help to stimulate nervous system activity.
Now this in no wise gives you the license to perform circus tricks in the gym. I mean I’ve seen my share of trainers that should wear clown outfits. Their intention, however, is justified. For example, standing on one leg while doing bicep curls will force your CNS to recruit more muscles than just biceps, like the core, glutes, and lower leg muscles. I suggest if you do take my advice and want to challenge your exercise routine by incorporating balance training, seek professional help first. And I don’t mean a shrink either, or maybe I do!
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All the best and God bless,
Ammo Athletics