Muscle memory is, in fact, a real thing.

Fitness experts explain how it impacts your workout game, and what exactly muscle memory means.

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Raise your hand if youve ever taken abreak from your workout routine.

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A strength and conditioning coach with New York Sports Science Lab.

Its mainly because of muscle memory.

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A strength and conditioning coach with New York Sports Science Lab.

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Neural pathways move from the brain through the spinal cord and out into your arms and legs.

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Because of this innate knowledge within your body, you are able to get back into shape quicker.

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