My Story

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In 1995, a motorcycle accident left me grappling with the effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The aftermath was a whirlwind of challenges: aphasia, amnesia, balance issues, and Acquired Autism. This reshaped my perspective, making human interactions puzzling, but granting me a unique lens to understand the mechanics of things.

During this period, the medical world was on the brink of a revolution with the introduction of the MRI. This led to a surge in studies detailing the brain's function as a movement system. One profound realization emerged: to stimulate healing, one must move. Through my research and personal experience, I discovered that repeated complex coordinations could forge connections throughout the brain's movement-centric regions. By pushing the boundaries of my movement comprehension, I could fortify these connections.

However, the mid-'90s didn't offer much in terms of challenging physical activities. I was unaware of the Flow Arts or Acrobatics, and guidance was scarce. My solace? Juggling and the Powerball—a handheld gyroscopic exercise machine introduced in 1980. While the Powerball intrigued me with its mysterious power generation, it lacked the intensity I yearned for.

My journey took a turn in 2006 when I encountered the Dynamax, a two-handed version of the Powerball. With my inherent strength, I harnessed the Dynamax's power, and the results were transformative. A dormant corner of my brain seemed to illuminate. This newfound sensation was addictive, leading me to dedicate hours to the Dynamax. Within a month, my speech and cognitive abilities began to evolve. This metamorphosis wasn't just internal; my external world transformed too. I delved into engineering, artistry, marksmanship, and even performance arts like Fire Staff spinning, Poi, and Slackline.

This regimen wasn't just physical—it was a gateway to Neuroplasticity, making it easier to tackle complex challenges. My academic pursuits in Biopsychology and Neuroscience revealed that I was intuitively amplifying the HZ frequency of synapses in my cerebral motor cortex. This intricate coordination between my brain's hemispheres was mending the scars of my TBI via the Corpus Callosum.

Today, I stand here, not just healed but enhanced. Every day is a testament to progress, with my mind evolving in tandem with my workouts. The Spinweight, my invention, is more than a workout tool. It's a revolution in physical and cognitive exercise. Its benefits are manifold: from visible vascular improvements to the unseen cerebral enhancements. It promises improved proprioception, muscle strength, joint stability, and even combats nerve degeneration seen in conditions like TBI, Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, and age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

In the age of active brain scanning, we've made leaps in understanding exercise's role in brain health. For those keen on diving deeper, I can guide you through clinical trials and studies that validate these transformative effects.

Welcome to my journey, a testament to resilience, innovation, and the boundless potential of the human spirit.

### References

[^1^]: "MRI Technology in the 1990s", Journal of Radiology
[^2^]: "The Brain as a Movement System", Neurological Science Journal
[^3^]: "Neuroplasticity and Rehabilitation", Clinical Trials in Neurology
[^4^]: "The Role of Proprioception in Motor Coordination", Journal of Biomechanics
[^5^]: "Corpus Callosum and Neuroplasticity", Journal of Neuroscience
[^6^]: "Neurogenesis in Adult Brain: Clinical Trials", Journal of Neurology
[^7^]: "Active Brain Scanning and Exercise", Journal of Exercise Science