
Why Strength Training Makes You Smarter and the Brain Protein Responsible for it All w/ Dr. John Ratey, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #514
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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- How did fitness get linked to brain development?
- Why does intense exercise help develop intelligence?
- I strength training more optimal than cardio for brain development
- What is BDNF and how does it connect the different parts of the brain.
- How does exercise help fight ADHD, Alzheimers, Addiction, and Depression
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