Top 5 Exercises to Boost Brain Health

Want to improve memory, focus, and cognitive performance? Exercise isn't just for the body—it’s one of the best tools for brain health and longevity! In this video, we break down the best exercise strategies to enhance brain function, backed by science.

00:00 Introduction: How Exercise Improves Brain Function
00:23 Defining Exercise: Cardio vs. Resistance Training
00:45 Cardio for Brain Health: Short vs. Long Duration
01:58 High-Intensity Training: Sprinting for Cognitive Benefits
02:20 Resistance Training & the Brain: Single vs. Multi-Joint Movements
04:17 Acute vs. Chronic Effects: How Exercise Impacts Cognition Over Time
05:10 Why Different Exercises Work: The Role of Arousal
06:35 When to Exercise for Brain Benefits: Before, During, or After Learning?
08:09 4 Essential Workouts for Brain Health

This video is a condensed and highly edited version of the full 109 minute podcast from @HubermanLab. For more information, watch the full episode and following the podcast.

Andrew D. Huberman is an American neuroscientist and tenured associate professor in the department of neurobiology and psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Speaker: Andrew Huberman
YouTube: @HubermanLab
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