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#166 BITESIZE | How 10 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Improve Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs

Mar 19, 2021

Brendon Stubbs, a clinical-academic physiotherapist, shines a light on the vital connection between exercise and mental health. He reveals that just 10 minutes of light activity a day can lead to significant improvements in mood and brain function. Research backing his claims highlights how regular physical activity significantly reduces depression risk. The discussion also emphasizes the cognitive benefits of even minimal exercise, encouraging small lifestyle changes for better overall well-being.

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Intro

3min

The Impact of Exercise on Mental Health: Landmark Research Findings

2min

The Power of 10 Minutes: Enhancing Mental Health Through Light Exercise

3min

The Cognitive Benefits of Regular Exercise

2min

The Power of Small Changes for Mental and Physical Wellbeing

2min

We all know that exercise is good for our physical health, but exercise can be just as powerful for our mental health.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 97 of the podcast with clinical-academic physiotherapist, Brendon Stubbs.

His work is helping to provide much needed evidence of what we know instinctively - physical activity makes us feel good.

In this clip he explains why movement is not just good for our body, but also for our mind and why you don’t need to exercise for hours to feel the benefits. Just 10 minutes of light exercise a day can result in meaningful changes happening within your brain.

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