Exercise is good for the brain, both structurally and functionally. There are over 600 different types of myokines released that are not released doing anything else. When people retire at 65 they stop using certain areas of their brain because they're not at work anymore. Your brain needs to be doing everything.
Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, brain coach, and founder of Neuro Athletics. As a former world championship triathlete for Australia, Louisa has a passion for optimizing human performance through neurophysiology. She currently coaches elite athletes, including NBA and MLB players.
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