The Mind-Muscle Connection
What exactly do I mean by Mind-Muscle Connection? As you know, all of your movements are controlled by the brain. The brain sends a signal to your muscles telling them to contract. This occurs at the neuromuscular junction, where the mind meets the body. Our brain releases a chemical neurotransmitter called Acetylcholine to communicate with the muscles in your body. When Acetylcholine is released at the neuromuscular junction, it must cross the synapses, (the small spac