There are two types of movement; reflexive and voluntary. Reflexes are subconscious, instinctual reactions that occur quickly. We learn these instincts as children and unfortunately, we may never train them again. Remember that entire nervous system runs on the Use it or Lose it principle.
Voluntary movement is conscious, intentional movement. This involves the frontal lobe and you decide how big a step to take, how wide, and in what direction. We obviously train voluntary movements like squats everytime you stand up and sit down. A conscious choice is to get up and move because if you know that if don't use those muscles, you know you will lose those muscles.
In my Brains and Balance Training classes, I train both reflexive and voluntary movement. We go back to the basics and learn when you need to react and then teach you how to react. I teach you how to train both your reflexes and your voluntary movement.
A Del Webb class participant reported that she used the reflexive training technique when walking through the parking lot and it saved her life. We all know those cement parking stops. Well she didn't see it because it was dark and she was looking somewhere else when she accidentally tripped over the parking stop. Automatically, she started taking as many steps as necessary to regain her balance...just like we practice in class!
Hallejulah! A fall prevented because of reflexive movement! She didn't think about how to react, it just happened. Train those instincts and your brain will automatically fire when needed.
As a certified Z-Health Brain Practitioner and Balance Specialist, I re-train people's instincts and voluntary movement. I train the nervous system so you know when you're falling and then how to react.
Practice. Practice. Practice.
Enroll in my Brains and Balance Training class and train the two types of movement needed for independent life; reflexive and voluntary movement patterns.
Website: www.thefallpreventionlady.com
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