what is neuroplasticity

Neuroplasticity, also known as neural plasticity, is the process of change in the brain and nervous system in response to learning, experience, and damage. It refers to the ability of the brain and nervous system to change itself, and there are many different forms of neuroplasticity. Examples of neuroplasticity include spike timing-dependent plasticity, long-term potentiation, long-term depression, and more. There are many paths to what we call strength increase and hypertrophy, and certain forms of exercise and certain ways of doing exercises in terms of sets and repetition schemes and rest intervals between sets and between training sessions are going to tap into different mechanisms. It is important to note that neuroplasticity can be both positive and negative, but for the purposes of self-directed plasticity, people generally refer to positive or adaptive plasticity. In other words, neuroplasticity that we can direct for our own benefit.