The Importance of Strength Training for Cognitive Health

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There is emerging human data that links cognitive health with strength, and it is recommended that all people engage in resistance training two or three times per week. Grip strength and foot stability are indicators of brain-to-periphery control and are correlated with cognitive decline. Improving toe spreading ability can lead to more stability in the feet and indicates a healthy nervous system, which is important for avoiding correlates of dementia. Strength and cardiovascular training are fundamental in preventing cardiovascular and cerebral vascular disease.

Recently I had the pleasure of hosting a live event in Chicago, Illinois. This event was part of a lecture series called The Brain Body Contract. My favorite part of the evening was the question & answer period, where I had the opportunity to answer questions from the attendees of each event. Included here is the Q&A from our event at The Chicago Theatre.

We'll be hosting four live events in Australia in February 2024. Limited tickets remain for our show in Melbourne on February 10, 2024, and our second show in Sydney at the Aware Super Theatre on February 18, 2024. For tickets and event details, please visit https://www.hubermanlab.com/events.