When we talk about losing weight, we often talk only in terms of body parts, muscles, and joints. The truth is, the brain is the big dog when it comes to our bodies, which makes it no wonder that the brain can also help us lose weight and tone up. By using a connection between our mind and muscles, we can use the brain to build stronger muscles. Here are steps to create the mind-muscle connection that you’ll need to lose weight and tone up:

1. Focus on form.
Lose weight and build calorie-burning muscle by learning proper form for every exercise. Proper form is designed to allow the muscle to operate efficiently. What’s more, using good form reduces the risk of injury.