diff --git a/src/EasyGA.py b/src/EasyGA.py
index dd278c7..6776c4f 100644
--- a/src/EasyGA.py
+++ b/src/EasyGA.py
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ class GA(Attributes):
                 self.parent_selection_impl()
                 self.crossover_population_impl()
                 self.survivor_selection_impl()
-                self.population.update()
+                self.update_population()
                 self.sort_by_best_fitness()
                 self.mutation_population_impl()
 
@@ -97,6 +97,12 @@ class GA(Attributes):
             self.current_generation += 1
 
 
+    def update_population(self):
+        """Updates the population to the new population and resets the mating pool and new population."""
+
+        self.population.update()
+
+
     def reset_run(self):
         """Resets a run by re-initializing the population and modifying counters."""