Big Think Grow your brain by moving your body—just 10 minutes a day | Wendy Suzuki
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Oct 15, 2025 Discover how a simple 10-minute walk can significantly boost your brain health. Exercise neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki reveals that even minimal movement can enhance cognitive abilities and lift your mood. She shares insights on how just three months of consistent exercise can transform your mental function. Notably, people who were once inactive see remarkable improvements with just a few workouts per week. Whether you're a seasoned gym-goer or just starting, adjusting the intensity can further maximize your brain's benefits!
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Start With Ten Minutes A Day
- Do start with a 10 minute walk to boost your brain and mood quickly.
- Do exercise 2–3 times weekly to improve baseline mood, prefrontal, and hippocampal function.
More Exercise Raises Baseline Brain Chemistry
- Increasing exercise beyond sedentary levels raises baseline dopamine and serotonin for better mood.
- More activity also grows hippocampal cells and strengthens the prefrontal cortex.
Increase Intensity — But Not To Excess
- Do increase intensity of existing workouts to further boost brain benefits, but avoid extremes.
- Avoid extreme training that may stress the brain, a risk mostly for elite athletes.