Ascend Lifestyle Performance Podcast

We often talk about the physcial benefits of exercise- preventing heart disease, maintaining a healthy body weight, bone health, maintaining strength and function.  But most people I work with also understand the mental benefits of exercise.  In fact, the most common reason people workout is simply because it improves their mood.  It helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.  It improves focus, concentration and productivity.  I hear "it makes me a better mom".  It simply feels good. And quite frankly, moving your body because it feels good is a lot more motivating than exercising to burn calories, or to reduce a risk of heart disease.  But do you know why exercise improves your mood and brain health?  And do you know what types of exercise best boost your brain health?  I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Dr. Norm Hoffman on the neurological benefits of exercise, and I'm excited to share this episode with you.  Thirty-four years ago, Dr. Hoffman's dad visited his medical doctor because of sever