Hacking Your ADHD Research Recap with Skye: Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind - Exercise for Kids with ADHD
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Sep 5, 2025 
Sky Waterson from Unconventional Organization joins the host to dissect the intriguing effects of physical exercise on children with ADHD. They explore a systematic review revealing how exercise can significantly reduce anxiety and depression while enhancing emotional regulation. The discussion emphasizes the benefits of moderate to high-intensity workouts and offers practical tips for incorporating exercise into daily routines. Personal stories illustrate overcoming barriers, making it clear that moving your body can lead to a calmer, happier mind for kids.
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High-Quality Evidence Supports Exercise For ADHD Mood
- A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials gives strong evidence linking exercise to mood benefits for children with ADHD.
- This paper is as close to proof as researchers can get in this area, improving confidence in recommendations.
Use Mixed Exercise To Reduce Anxiety
- For anxiety, use mixed types of exercise at moderate-to-high frequency and moderate intensity for best results.
- Mix activities like running and weights or sports rather than sticking to a single exercise type.
Sustainability Over Intensity For Depression
- To improve depression, prioritize long-term consistency with lower frequency but moderate intensity activities.
- Keep exercise sustainable over time instead of pushing for daily high-intensity sessions.