Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1802: Seven Surprising Benefits of Exercise
Apr 28, 2022
Discover seven surprising benefits of exercise that go beyond the typical fitness gains. It can decrease cognitive decline and improve your relationship with pain. Exercise not only boosts happiness but also slows down your biological clock. It's essential for recovery from major illnesses and can even enhance your sex life! Additionally, engaging in regular physical activity teaches important lessons in acceptance. Dive into the transformative power of fitness and its profound impact on overall well-being.
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Exercise and Brain Health
- Exercise is crucial for brain health, combating cognitive decline as we age.
- It's the only non-medical intervention shown to stop and even reverse beta-amyloid plaques, linked to Alzheimer's.
Triceps Press-Down Story
- Sal DiStefano recounts training a deconditioned client who stopped a triceps press-down due to an unfamiliar burning sensation.
- This highlights how exercise changes our relationship with pain over time.
Changing Relationship with Pain
- Exercise improves our relationship with pain, allowing us to differentiate between good and bad pain.
- This is valuable because pain is complex, influenced by physical, emotional, and perceptual factors.
