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This one might surprise you.
Because while strength training is known for building muscle and bone density…
…it also rebuilds your brain.
In this episode, we talk about the lesser-known (but incredibly important) mental health and cognitive benefits of strength training—especially as we age.
Whether you want to protect against Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline…
…or you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or brain fog…
Strength training needs to be part of your routine.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- The chemical your brain literally makes more of when you lift weights
- Why strength is a predictor of cognitive decline (or protection from it)
- How muscle contractions trigger dopamine, serotonin, and growth factors
- Why walking and gardening just aren’t enough (especially after age 60)
- How your muscles act like a second endocrine system for your brain
- The surprising truth about strength training vs antidepressants
“If you want to help the heart and lungs, the muscle is where the action is.
You want to help the brain? The muscle is where the action is.”
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