Each Rep...

When we learn something new, tackle a new obstacle or try a new exercise. We embark on a challenge that can create frustration or result in an impactful learning experience. I saw this unfold with a client today. Being the perfectionist that I am, I often attract clients that are the saWhen we learn something new, tackle a new obstacle or try a new exercise. We embark on a challenge that can create frustration or result in an impactful learning experience. I saw this unfold with a client today. Being the perfectionist that I am, I often attract clients that are the saWhen we learn something new, tackle a new obstacle or try a new exercise. We embark on a challenge that can create frustration or result in an impactful learning experience. I saw this unfold with a client today. Being the perfectionist that I am, I often attract clients that are the same way. The challenge is that if this individual cannot embrace the awkward moment of uncoordinated, jerky movements then they will not learn from their mistakes and grow.

Neuromuscular control is the scientific term for an individual's ability to perform a calculated movement. New exercises require neuromuscular control but if the individual has not been exposed to the movement or lacks body awareness/control then the task can become quite difficult. As a trainer I certainly cue/explain the exercise my client is attempting but the individual's body and mind must work in conjunction to effectively perform the exercise. The funny thing is that most of the time the person's own mind (fear, hesitation, and frustration) often get in the way of performing the movement. When the person lets go of judgment and treats each rep as a learning experience it is amazing how graceful movement begins to emerge.

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