Fast-Twitch and Slow-Twitch - What does it all mean?

Fast-Twitch and Slow-Twitch - What does it all mean?

If you have hung around the gym enough these terms have probably popped up. But what exactly do they mean? Are they just ‘wank words’ or is there something to them. Well, there are different types of muscles in the body which are classified based on how they produce energy. These are generally described as slow-twitch or fast-twitch. Slow-twitch muscle fibres are about long-lasting endurance, while fast-twitch muscle fibres are good for sudden bursts of energy.

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Theory into Practice - How to remember more
Neuroscience, Physiology, Science Saturday, Psychology Design Your Life Neuroscience, Physiology, Science Saturday, Psychology Design Your Life

Theory into Practice - How to remember more

So we have learned about how we have learnt about memory. New technology that has improved how we can ‘see’ our brain at work. we will explore how to use this knowledge to improve our memory in everyday life. We will look at techniques to better encode information and increase our chances to recall and remember information later.

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The Science of Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution - Putting Theory into Practice

The Science of Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution - Putting Theory into Practice

Now we have looked at some of the major theories on exercise behaviour change, how do we use that to get off the couch? By understanding the theories examining behaviour change and exercise, you can use them to increase your chances of success and fulfil your New Year’s Resolution and exercise!

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Meanings for Memory – Have you been Paying Attention?

Meanings for Memory – Have you been Paying Attention?

There is a common myth that we absorb everything around us, like a GoPro always recording. Then when we forget things, it is because we lost the file. But that is only part of the story. Where it comes apart is that we don’t actually absorb everything. For us to commit something to memory, we need to pay attention to it.

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