The Best Type of Exercise for Your Brain

Could the right exercise for the brain actually help improve your brain health? 

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Timestamps 
0:05 Exercise and brain health 
0:07 The two types of exercise 
0:40 Aerobic activities
0:50 Anaerobic exercise
1:30 Research on exercise for the brain 
2:17 Taking your health to the next level 

In this video, we’re going to talk about the best exercise for the brain. 

The best exercise for the brain is going to be the one that provides the most oxygen. 

There are two types of exercise:

Aerobic exercise: With oxygen 

Anaerobic exercise: Without oxygen (you will still get oxygen, just less) 

Aerobic activities:

• Sports
• Running 
• Biking 
• Swimming 
• Walking

The above types of exercise will provide the most oxygen and blood flow to your brain. When doing high intensity interval training (HIT), it really depends on the volume that you do. With anaerobic exercise like doing high intensity interval training, you’re stimulating growth hormone much more than you would with some aerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise has its own benefits, but when talking about getting oxygen and blood flow to the brain, aerobic exercise may be best. 

Research indicates that aerobic exercise may help:

• Improve memory 
• Grow new brain cells
• Get rid of waste in the brain
• Increase mood
• Decrease stress
• Enhance sleep 
• Improve spatial memory 
• Burn off excess sugar 

By adding exercise to the healthy keto plan with intermittent fasting, you can really take things to the next level. 

There are other things you can do to take it one step even further:

• Adding MCT oil about 1 hour before you work out 
• Adding exogenous ketones 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

The best exercise for the brain may be aerobic exercise. You might want to give it a try.

[motorizedlifting]

Consistency is key, 100% agree Dr. Berg.

[jumemowery]

"The key is consistency" so true! Thanks Doc!

[melindaunknown]

It’s also important to exercise the brain itself by learning a new language, or a new craft. Doing puzzles is another!

[raghualluri]

Great Video. I actually have been walking for about 2 hours everyday at 3.8 mph for about a month and a half so far. Really showed me the benefits with lowered blood sugars, greater activity and brain function.

[denniswilliamson]

Five straight hours of sleep can help clear amyloid plaques in the brain. Sleeping and exercise can go hand in hand. Some professional athletes aim for ten or eleven hours.

[kumailmasjide]

No video of Dr. Berg is true blue complete without reference of Intermittent Fast, Ketogenic Diet & Insulin Resistance which is fantastic. 😊🌟

[antonymackin]

IMO It's not just the exercise that's important, but the environment as well i.e. outdoor/indoors, urban/rural, the weather (high/low pressure, temperature), time of year can influence and protect the brain. For example, sea/river/lake swimming has shown anti-depressive effects as compared to indoor swimming in heated pools. Although agree that the oxygenation effect from exercise is the most important and prime factor for brain preservation and why HBOT helps the brain.

[lindasheldon]

Ketnes = best fuel!!! + consistency = success. Dr you r consistently awesome!!

[angiemiller]

Dr Berg thanks for the information!! I Always learn so much

[HazelEyedAndWild]

Walking is my favorite exercise. Also, reading. 😊🚶🏻‍♀️📚

[aamnahere]

I am reading an interesting book at the moment that is written by a physician and it talks about how the faster you grow, the faster you age. Everything in moderation is key. It states that the excess of exercise and even sleep leads to more growth beyond cell repair and that precipitate faster ageing. It's a book that scientifically deals with the benefits of fasting and how to maximize them.

I personally would never do high intensity workouts because my family already has bore related issues. In my case, the most beneficial exercise has been brisk walking, yoga and aerobic dancing. You feel energized and exhilarated afterwards and can feel the benefits as well.

[dragonflycute]

I find walking two times a day really helps me on every level!

[missgracyy]

Dr, You are so great in executing your discussions. Plain yet full of substance.
I am a High School Science Teacher and I relate so much to your scientific terminologies. Much thanks! I also learned lots from you.
Greetings from the Philippines, Dr. Berg!

[gamingsfinest]

The best exercise is consistent exercise. Remember, some exercise is better than going heavy one day and not the rest.

[Vlfkfnejisjejrjtjrie]

That photo at 1:08 is meme gold! So comical, I wonder if they had laughs during the photo session.

[inspiredbychrist]

I really do appreciate the information that you give! I would like to join one of your conventions to shake your hand😊

[ithacacomments]

I have been walking a treadmill this winter 2019-2020. My ophthalmic migraines have stopped! I started November 1st and gradually over the months my migraines lessened and now it has been a month without having a migraine !

[MariosTopG]

Dr. Berg keeping on improving our lives. Much appreciated

[hookbolt]

A dr.Berg’s video a day keeps the anxiety and health problems away






If I say keeps the doctor away. That would be somewhat controversial 😅

[Angel-O]

Love the short yet VERY informative videos!!