The somatic nervous system is responsible for sending your brain information via your five senses. You can use tools such as mobility and touch to stimulate your somatic nervous system, improving your brain's "map" to your muscles and therefore improving activation in your workouts.

0:00: Introduction 
3:38: What is the somatic nervous system?
6:53: Inputs and outputs 
9:45: Stimulating mechanoreceptors to improve your results
14:30: Tools for improving the motor map of the body 
21:13: Jammed joints lead to weak muscles 
25:25: Using physical touch to improve muscle activation 
26:44: Summary 

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