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Do muscles really have memory? How does your brain tell which muscles to move and how hard they should work? Is it possible to learn how to shoot a basketball like Steph Curry? Dr. John Krakauer is a professor of Neurology who runs the Center for Motor Learning and Brain Repair at Johns Hopkins University (he's a smart dude who knows why and how we move).\nDr. Krakauer is an expert in the field of neurophysiology which is the science of how our brain controls our movements. On this episode, originally recorded in 2019, Dr. Krakauer discusses how your brain learns movement patterns, what that means for your workout routines and whether or not it really is possible to teach an old human new tricks. Learn all about the science of how your brain learns movement on this episode of All About Fitness.\n\nGNARLY NUTRITION:\nDon\u2019t wait! Visit goGnarly.com and enter promo code AAFITNESS to get 15% off your entire purchase today\xa0\n\n\nLearn how to design your own workouts; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple\nhttps://amzn.to/3dBVfg4\n\nLearn how exercise can slow the aging process and allow you to add YEARS to your life with Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process\nhttps://amzn.to/3eYieSC\n\n\nFunctional Core Training e-book\nThis e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger.\nhttps://amzn.to/3VL3EOp\n\nDynamic Anatomy\nThis e-book explains the difference between muscle and fascia, describes how different muscles function together to produce movement and identifies the most effective exercises for popular muscles like the hamstrings, shoulders and, of course, the glutes.\xa0\nhttps://amzn.to/3XUZK7s\n\n\nExercise for the Fountain of Youth\nThis e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity.\nhttps://amzn.to/3gVRcg9\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices