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Celia Harris, Associate Professor in Cognitive Science, Western Sydney University

DARK SECRETS: What is muscle memory and can i improve mine | Rare Historical Photos

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Whether it’s riding a bike or knitting a sweater, there are some tasks you do without thinking.

These are commonly associated with “muscle memory”, the idea your body can remember how to perform complex tasks and, over time, learn to do them automatically.

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