<p>There's a link between decreased brain performance and prolonged sitting. How bad is it? And can that damage the brain permanently?
In this video we explore why it's crucial to move frequently to maintain optimal brain performance in the long term.
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Aug 2023
Sedentary Inertia: The Vicious Cycle of Inactivity
Download Wakeout, your best defense against Sedentary Inertia: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1242116567?pt=626202&ct=podcast&mt=8 In today's tech-savvy world, many are ensnared by "Sedentary Inertia," the phenomenon where inactivity breeds the desire for more inactivit ... Show More
5m 14s
Aug 2023
Butt Clenches Feel Amazing
Stuck in traffic? Butt clenches can be a life saver. Here's a little butt clenching routine you can do anywhere where you're forced to sit. This doesn't replace standing up every hour, butt somethings, that's not a possibility. Remember, we're in a Sedentary Apocalypse. Every mov ... Show More
2m 16s
Oct 2022
How To Use Physical Activity For Better Focus with Jim Kwik
Can physical exercise boost your brain power and focus? You’ve heard me say, as your body moves, the brain grooves. That’s because the primary reason you have a brain is to control the movement in your body. And as you move, your brain creates brain-derived neurotropic factors, w ... Show More
12m 22s
Apr 2022
How exercise benefits the brain, with Jenny Etnier, PhD
Most people realize that being sedentary is bad for your physical health. But exercise – or the lack of it – can affect our cognitive health as well. Jenny Etnier, PhD, of the University of North Carolina Greensboro, discusses how exercise improves memory, the cognitive benefits ... Show More
31m 18s
May 2025
Rewiring Your Brain For Focus
There are moments when sitting down to do something meaningful feels physically uncomfortable, like your brain is actively protesting. You open your laptop with the best intentions, and five minutes later, you’re in a black hole of browser tabs, group chats, and a suspicious numb ... Show More
10m 39s