Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2271: Signs You Should Stop Reverse Dieting, the Truth About Ice Baths & Muscle Growth, Tips to Improve Bench Press Strength & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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Feb 14, 2024 Discover how strength training can boost cognitive function and combat brain degeneration. Dive into a humorous debate about ice baths and their effects on muscle growth, alongside tips for perfecting your bench press technique. Laugh at the unexpected strength of chimpanzees and learn about the intriguing compound methylene blue. The hosts discuss weather manipulation in politics, share valuable coaching resources, and stress the importance of self-acceptance in fitness journeys.
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Strength Training for Brain Health
- Want improved cognitive function?
- Get stronger, says Sal DiStefano, citing data showing strength training's positive impact on brain health.
Strength Gains Linked to Cognitive Improvement
- Strength training, especially with significant strength gains, improves cognitive function.
- A study on older adults showed that those who gained the most strength saw the greatest cognitive improvement.
Muscle and Brain Connection
- Building muscle improves insulin sensitivity, benefiting brain function.
- Muscle and brain health are closely related, suggesting building muscle also builds the brain.
