Show notes

In this episode, I discuss how different forms of exercise impact brain health and performance in both the short and long term.

I explain how many of the positive effects of exercise on brain function occur through the action of specific neurochemicals that increase alertness.

I also cover how to best time exercise and which specific types of exercise to include in your weekly routine to maximize benefits for your brain.

Additionally, I explain how certain types of exercise trigger the release of a hormone from your bones called osteocalcin, as well as brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

Together, these substances increase neuroplasticity and enhance learning.The positive effects of exercise on brain oxygenation, blood supply, and fuel utilization are also discussed.

Listeners will learn how to design a weekly exercise program that optimizes physical fitness, brain health, longevity, and performance, along with the mechanistic logic behind those recommendations