In sports, why do we choke? It has to do with the brain and how it functions in a novel situation. Understanding that can improve your movement in everyday life, too.

In your brain, your body is literally mapped out.  This mapping is called proprioception, and it's a big part of how your brain interprets movement, touch and other sensations.

If you want to move better, you need to train more than just your muscles, you also need to train your brain. Here are the tools your brain has in its toolbox to receive information.

If you haven't considered the role your brain and nervous system play in movement, you might be missing a lot.