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Muscle memory

by Tyler Palko | Originally posted on August 18th, 2016

Muscle memory. Think about it. It is a part of your everyday life. Whether it’s playing a game, doing household chores, shopping, or driving a car; muscle memory is demonstrated in the way we approach everything in regards to an activity. Practice. Evaluate. Coach. Repeat.

The scientific studies of muscle memory prove the benefit of intentional development. Now, I’m not a scientist, but having been a quarterback my entire life, from youth football to the professional realm, I can attest to the realness of muscle memory.

Let me give you an example:

When I was a college quarterback at the University of Pittsburgh, my team and I faced many intense situations. When I think about a thrilling, adrenaline-pumping, high-stress example, one game in particular comes to mind. Read the rest at the Solutions 21 Blog >

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