Research is mounting that strength training is not only good for our biceps, but also for our brains, improving our learning, memory, and focus.
That goes for other forms of exercise, too, like cardio. But which type is best, and how much of it should you do for brain gains?
In today’s episode, we discuss a new meta-analysis that tries to answer these questions.
Over 9,000 brain points to anyone who listens!
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This is episode 58 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 57: The Impact of Cardio Fitness on Strength Gains
- Episode 56: Building Muscle After 40
- Episode 55: How Many Sets per Muscle Group and Workout?
- Episode 54: Results from Maxing out in the Bench Press Every Day
- Episode 53: Signs You Might Be Ego Lifting – New Mailbag!
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