Nervous System Fitness improves physical and mental health and facilitates a better quality of life.
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CO-CEO, NEUROFIT
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UPDATED MAY 17, 2023
WHAT IS NERVOUS SYSTEM FITNESS?
Nervous System Fitness is a measure of the overall flexibility, balance and resilience of the nervous system. It is the ability of the nervous system to adapt to changes in the environment and to respond to demands placed upon it. The nervous system is responsible for all the major functions of the body, including movement, sensation, thought, memory and emotion.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM FITNESS?
There are many benefits to having a nervous system that is fit and able to meet the demands placed upon it. Some of the benefits of neurological fitness include improved, mood and emotional balance, increased creativity, reduced stress, anxiety and overwhelm, better sleep + physical recovery, and increased overall resilience.
IMPROVED MOOD AND EMOTIONAL BALANCE
When the nervous system is functioning optimally, it helps to regulate the production of hormones and neurotransmitters. This regulation can lead to improved mood and emotional balance.
INCREASED ACCESS TO CREATIVITY
The nervous system is responsible for all the major functions of the body, including movement, sensation, thought, memory and emotion. When it is functioning optimally, it can help to increase creativity.
REDUCED STRESS, ANXIETY AND OVERWHELM
The nervous system is responsible for the body's stress response. When it is functioning optimally, stress, anxiety and overwhelm are all reduced, as it is more capable of handling stressors.
BETTER SLEEP + PHYSICAL RECOVERY
The nervous system is responsible for the body's sleep-wake cycle. When it is functioning optimally, it transitions more easily between rest and alert states. This helps to improve sleep quality and promote physical recovery.
INCREASED OVERALL RESILIENCE
The nervous system is responsible for the body's ability to adapt to changes and stressors in the environment. When it is functioning optimally, we are more resilient and capable of responding to these changes.
CONCLUSION
There are many benefits to having a nervous system that is fit and able to meet the demands placed upon it. In today's busy world with instant access to opportunities online, our biggest obstacle has now become our own physical body. By taking steps to improve your neurological fitness, you can enjoy a better quality of life and improved physical and mental health.
80% of the nerves in the human body are "afferent" - running from body to brain. Under stress, when the nervous system and thinking brain tell different stories, the nervous system almost always wins.
NeuroFit is a nervous system trainer. Through daily check-ins, biometric measurements via your phone's camera, and tailored exercises, it removes stress at the source. Available for iOS & Android.
Nervous System Fitness is the degree of flexibility and resilience of one's nervous system. The name implies that the nervous system can be trained and strengthened, much like physical fitness.
Learn about the nervous system and relieve stress at the source with NeuroFit - available for iOS and Android.
The Window of Tolerance is the range of stimulation that the nervous system can tolerate before it becomes overwhelmed. Normally, when we are outside of this window, we are more likely to experience stress and anxiety, which can impact performance. However, through regular practices that strengthen the nervous system, our window of tolerance can be stretched and expanded - making it easier to access peak performance even in challenging situations.
Learn about the nervous system and relieve stress at the source with NeuroFit - available for iOS and Android.