Can squatting boost your brain power? - BBC REEL

[@nikousenpai]

Can confirm, I've been squatting for 6 years now, never will I go back to paying rent.

[@existention6770]

Lmao

[@MrBenzcdi]

big lolz

[@scrubjay93]

😂

[@jenni431]

WTF

[@montyi8]

Peak Brain power 🤣

[@gtd9536]

Interesting. 20+ years ago, I always noticed that a set of squats was better than a cup of espresso. The wakefulness lasted longer and the quality of it was better. I wish that I could have a squat rack by my desk all these years. I'm glad that my observation agrees with scientific studies.

[@markhirstwood4190]

Stand up every half hour for 7 or 8 minutes. Stand, walk, light stretching, touch your toes, stair walk, but get up. It works. Do it all day every day as much as possible and if driving, pull over safely every half hour and stand. It reduces eye strain too, for computer use or driving. Good circulation, good chances for health/immune function and of course, brain function as well. Deadlifts (even with no weight, just going through the motion with good form or very light weight to moderate weight), all good ideas to work into your routine. Squats seem good but I wonder if over time they may be hard on the knees.

[@lmc5955]

Heavy over squatting over years can cause wear and tear like an athlete for example, but body weight squats won’t cause any harm at all, you’d have to be a couch potato to have an injury from a body weight squat

[@cominoengenharia]

I've watched some videos with professionals citing studies (didn't take note unfortunately) that evaluate squatting effects on bone and conective tissue. It surprinsingly seems that at amateur level, the effect is the opposite. Knee health increases with squatting and even with some impact exercises. And it seems to be independent of muscular growth.

[@tplez1659]

I appreciate your message because my arthritic knees aren't able to take the stress of squats.

[@soldierside365]

@@tplez1659 have you ever heard of knees over toes guy? He might have something for you in terms of restoring your knee’s ability to move pain free. Now, I’ll admit, I’m not entirely sure what arthritic knees means not only in my knowledge but for you, but he’s helped people with ligament tears, post-op strength etc. so he might have something relevant to you. Can’t hurt!

[@Penelope416]

Squatting has actually strengthened my knees. It seems that squatting 400 plus pounds of weight overtime can potentionally cause knee damage.

[@doom-driveneap4569]

Not sure if this is relevant or not but every single time I have a good intense workout (after 1 hour) , when I am by myself, I start to open up emotionally and cry. I think and cry about my loved ones that have passed away, my failed relationships, childhood trauma, issues with my father, etc. Everything I keep inside, deep-down and bottled up, it all releases and comes to the surface when I workout intensely. It is very therapeutic for me. After every workout, I feel more healed, more at peace, and better mentally. Exercise is my form of therapy. Our minds are amazing, I 100% agree that exercise holds many mental health benefits as well.

[@tuttyusbuttyus]

I really appreciate hearing this. Sounds like something I really need. working my way back into fitness after being unable to do to some health complications. Now I'm post surgery and can get back into it. Thanks for sharing.

[@doom-driveneap4569]

@@tuttyusbuttyus Np, man

[@ProdigalNomad]

Interesting.

[@tomisaacson2762]

Same. I often feel so much more peaceful, relaxed, and open after a workout.

[@mandandi]

I think the squats thing is true. I notice a similar thing when I started squatting more during the day - my mental focus improved.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

I do squats as part of my regular exercise routine and I have no sense that it’s making me any smarter. But it definitely improves my ease of mobility.

[@moonzestate]

Squat stand for 3 minutes on, 4-5 times a day, 3-4 times a weak - is a serious workout!

[@sheezy2526]

Haha yeah. The leg day everyone loves (NOT!)

[@mobutter2879]

You sound lazy…

[@Sunnydaypicnic]

Have you tried 500 squats a day?

[@shanksyagami1398]

Wait, like 3 minutes with no rests?

[@trinhhung6675]

I think it's called Mabu ( a traditional Chinese Kungfu stand). It's super hard.

[@sanjuansteve]

All exercise and all squats, including deep, stationary squats / stretches, are positive.

[@theironforce3000]

As a PT for the middle aged population, compound movements as squats ( and resistance training ) have all excelled their health markers both in physical performance outside of the gym walls ,as well as day to day life. But above all, it's the mental cognition that has remained either stable or elevated . I've heard reports of more sharpness at work/school, more alert with quick decision making, better attention skills, etc. Positive lists all around 😀 With that said, no matter the age , squat and remain active 💪😎

[@sixtus9559]

It´s really sad if you think about how much people waste of their life time because of being unfit.

[@themahesh2168]

These BBC reels going to be best reporting topics. Great work. Keep making such small documentaries... Please keep translating these documentries in other regional language as well ...

[@Rahul-tc1nx]

In older days in school there was a punishment given for students. It's called ഏത്തമിടീക്കൽ in Malayalam (India). It's like a sqating with your hands clipped to your ears. I think we had an ancient wisdom of exercising brain by ear balance and squating. It's also done when praying Hindu god Ganesha. Also the yoga has Malasana which is a squating position good for your digestion.

[@ritikthakur6261]

And these losers act like they've discovered something revolutionary, They just never explored other cultures

[@dongakolny]

Same, We call it, "beng sûk" , I once get punishment for not doing homework in the middle school , 😁

[@Rahul-tc1nx]

@@dongakolny where are you from?😊

[@utkarsh2746]

Squatting with deliberately bad form is "a punishment" just as you described it. There is no "ancient wisdom" there.

[@manojmadhav8273]

😂 WITH OUT ANY RESEARCH WE IN INDIA DID IT , ESP AS. A PUNISHMENT FROM OUR TEACHERS - EVERYTHING OUR FORE FATHERS DID HAD A MEANING WHICH WE NEVER UNDERSTOOD , NOW WE ARE EDUCATED BY WEST , IN ALL WHAT WE TOOK FOR GRANTED WONT BLAME THIS GENERATION TOO - THE EUROPEANS WHO CAME - DESTROYED OUR ANCIENT SYSTEM OF EDUCATION (GURUKULAM) AND REPLACED IT WITH MODERN WESTERN SYSTEM - MADE US BELIEVE THATS BETTER THAN OURS SHOULD REVIVE AS BEST WE CAN TO PEER IN TO THE TREASURES EASTERN CIVILISATIONS HAD

[@yesu4104]

This was the punishment given in Indian schools during childhood education.💓😂

[@ashwarya0]

now we know, it was for a reason

[@arkomitra9453]

Most of them were psychotic pedophiles who enjoyed seeing little children punished that is it.

[@siddeshnaik2296]

I have heard that stretching your ears also helps in better memory this was also one of our punishment that we received if you remember kids this days in metro India dont get all this

[@yesu4104]

@@siddeshnaik2296 Yup I too heard bro, Indian vibrant culture is just amazing.

[@yassand]

Today is my leg day, this video makes me more motivated to do my heavy Squats sets.

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

I go in the ocean and jump around in the surf every day. The cold water and the activity are a very fun way to stay in shape.

[@aswad7368]

Please provide subtitles in the big languages (Chinese, Arabic, Spanish etc) I would like to share this video with my parents and elders, they never trully listen when I give them advice regarding exercise. So it would be better to hear/read this from you.

[@galaxymetta5974]

Jumping on rebounder is also great to use gravity to improve blood flow to the brain. Another variation is maintain half squat static position like the horse stance in Chinese kung fu. It is great workout and build muscular endurance but does not hurt knee.

[@__goyal__]

Horse stance is so so great!

[@marksip01234]

Just turned 62, I try and do 200 squats a day with 8kg weight - it really helps my cycling and running

[@jglg7238]

200 a day isn't that too much? 40 a day, or even 20 seems fine.

[@TriAngles3D]

Certain cultures make rhythmic body movements such as leaning forward and back while reciting scripture or problem solving.

[@sashamellon822]

What they forgot to mention was motor neurone disease is most common amongst those who over do excercise. Eat in moderation sleep in moderation and exercise in moderation

[@skepticonHGH]

Couldn't agree more.

[@iga279]

and drink to excess; mainly whisky of course;

2:15 What does “3 minutes on, 3 minutes off” mean?

[@raylemar2386]

I'm doing 50 air squats everyday. And it feels great and my body loves it.

[@esecallum]

it will destroy your knees and put you in a wheel chair

[@rudyspective1870]

Moral of the story- Don't skip leg day.

[@freshstart4423]

Bioflavanoids found in berries and grape seeds strengthen the walls of veins and arteries preventing stroke. Increasing blood flow is only good if you have nutrients in your blood from eating healthy food.

[@spy2778]

That analogy to the American hummer was brilliant. Although somewhat insulting 😂

[@robertprado5125]

😂😂

[@prwapps]

Cars don’t have feelings …yet

[@tnijoo5109]

Only to people with hummers. Haha.

[@OwlsEyelash]

@@tnijoo5109 Or people with brain!

[@narmadha5765]

In India there has been age old practice of using squatting exercise as a form of punishment for kids not focusing in class. Secondly, when people visit the Hindu temple many devotees have been taught to practice squatting exercise as a form of prayer ritual.. one of the ways to pay respect to God.

[@SusanHopkinson]

Yes and the crossed arms while gripping the earlobes as part of the punishment has been shown to be good for balancing right and left hemispheres of the brain and regulating the nervous system

[@trent_spacewalker4601]

@@SusanHopkinson you don't get any views but you still keep uploading.. Damn Respect

[@rjblitz5871]

yes and in Islam you pray 5 times a day where you basically do these squatting motions and much more. Religion is more scientific than people think.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@trent_spacewalker4601 😂😂😂😂

[@doom8977]

yes we do squats before Lord Ganesha

[@meggtokyodelicious]

No wonder why "sumo wrestlers" have incredible stamina, endurance, power and resistance..... They squat daily for 14 hours trainings. I got rid of my bedframe and sleep on the floor with thick futon in Tokyo now. It was a pain in the butt to stand up in the begging, but I can tell that my buns are 5 sizes smaller and my legs are thinner, and I can Walk up the stairs without getting dizzy. My behind start looking like Japanese, i mean... tiny behind.... 😂

[@jmc8076]

Static squats good for all you said but video focused on effect of up/down of stand to squats incl blood flow to brain and rebalancing of it. Later talks about limiting O2. For static squats try holding breath every 10 sec on out breath (no forcing), then breathe in and breathe normally for 10 sec. Repeat 10x (I do on daily walks and around house.) Patrick McKeown/Oxygen Advantage has great videos on this. ✌️ Edit: going up stairs 2 steps at a time great for booty. Trust. Careful of knees.

[@Dipankar_Project_Fitness]

I have been squatting as a part of my training for long,I can feel one thing,it is a easy way to feel good when someone is feeling low

[@a.m.1052]

Main takeaway: Squatting 3 mins. every 3-4x/day, 4-5x/wk ---> boosts brain power ~1 mo.

[@daylightcaper812]

makes a lot of sense.

[@oshi990]

Great channel! Very informative.

[@notabotiswear]

I’ve literally never seen anyone doing a crossword while squatting etc.… That’s not something that should be suggested, form over crosswords 😂

[@cryptidhunter9901]

This is called 'thoppukaranam' in Tamil. A yoga posture based on Ganesh. They always taught it increases brain power, but should not be done more than 5 times.

[@shyamraa]

Indian teachers make students do squats...then we have to do it again in the temple

[@joemontanaroy7016]

Thank you Very very very Very much !! for the information❤!!🙏

[@Boo-pv4hn]

This means a lot you’d hope they’d have measures in place for people who have a stroke and are made housebound

[@Sunnydaypicnic]

3 minutes of continuous squats 4-5 times a day!? That’s intense! Unless you go very slow. That’s 500 squats a day at steady pace. Maybe I misunderstood that… I did 100 squats a day for 2 years- that took around 2 minutes a day but was a brutal practice. I’d say 25-50 squats a day for the average person will repeat benefits.

[@iche9373]

Is that Squat stand a static or dynamic movement? Because I don't get it what that doctor means? Without the up and down? I don't see anyone in the video in a stationary squat? Is this a joke?

[@moonzestate]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@rabida6309456]

well delivered message for entire mankind.

[@davidrobot7818]

Thanks BBC Reel. 🙏🏽

[@JacobSeeger]

I just hate when I'm sick, or quarantined, or flying in space for too long!

[@Pakmei11]

Nice, he seems to use something that all the people knew, that increasing the blood flow through exercise is good for your brain (and if you allow me to say it is also good for your health) in order to use public funding to do extreme sports.

[@TrojansFirst]

Excerise is not the only countermeasure. Meditation!

[@algozaik]

In Hinduism, we have a practice of squatting 11 times as a sign of paying respects to the Hindu god Ganesha. Now it makes more sense. :)

[@cornelbacauanu1544]

Well explained.Thank you.

[@agps4418]

"extreme sports can push the limits" "you gotta practice what you preach" nice flex there doc

[@michaeljung4398]

3 min squats is about 100 squats. 4-5 times a day will probably kill me... Before I do 3 min, I have to start at 1 min interval. 1 min on, 5 min off...

[@flk9066]

Brain power is not only about being smart.but also being able to move smoothly, being able to have good sleep, good memory, better concentration.....

[@darioariamanesh]

Does anyone have the research's full paper link please? That will be great to have!

[@a55anhad0]

2:24 for how much to squat to see an effect

[@highlanderes]

“squad stand 3 minutes on 3minutes off” what does that mean? I heard movement was what worked ?

[@SK-hm3ze]

Following this logic, Tom Platz had to be a genius by today.

[@freedomwon2004]

Yep. Get up move!

[@nikitaw1982]

Not sure if sauna or the squat sessions. But as weights got heavier I felt less reactive to normal anxiety attack triggers.

[@roadsectoradventures]

Thanks youtube for suggesting this.

[@joytekb]

I was watching it squating and it is completely altered experience

[@jasonarthur3640]

My first thought as I watched this was ‘super-brain yoga’ because that’s basically a squatting exercise too. And, for those of you wondering what the heck is that, here you go... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTamaN8bs59idU

[@WA-pd2cc]

Thank you for the link!!

[@jasonarthur3640]

@@WA-pd2cc No problem.

[@robertlehnert4148]

Starting Strength (The Blue Book), 3rd Edition, Mark Rippetoe

[@Viva-Persia]

thank you

[@Geosbudy]

Squats and lunges are the nightmare and standard of my leg day routines, its always about the reps sets and how much weight have added...

[@kadianbarker4648]

How you explain Steve Hawkins amazing cognitive abilities n he was totally immobile

[@whitepouch0904]

He's an exception because he's a genius

[@nOnAme-oj4ud]

Bruh lol busted

[@abhiramdeva1417]

Because he's in a perpetual seated squat bru

[@jerrygomez3825]

Cause his brain didn't have to share that energy with all of the body

[@abelcain945]

Rest Well Ronald E McNair. Ronald McNair, in full Ronald Erwin McNair, (born October 21, 1950, Lake City, South Carolina, U.S.-died January 28, 1986, in flight, off Cape Canaveral, Florida), American physicist and astronaut who was killed in the Challenger disaster.

[@mariuszarszylo1476]

It makes sense.

[@tomekwolny5606]

Really enjoyed that information and video, thanks! But the title is a bit of a turnoff - defending against dementia, and the only countermeasure to neurological damage, would be more enticing.

[@Leantonio]

THC increases bloodflow to the brain too. FYI

[@Adorn71]

So how important is the gravity component in the squats? I do squats on my Pilates machine and also the jump board - but just using this large muscle group may not have the same outcome?

[@Ashoud_Anobetah]

Not going to load your muscles and bones with enough stress to cause tissue breakdown and growth

[@mj9765]

For centuries, the punishment for doing your homework wrong (especially getting math wrong) in school, is squats. Actually squats while holding your ear lobes. Im sure holding earlobes has some advantage as well

[@TojiFushigoroWasTaken]

Thicc thighs = thicc brains 🤌

[@tomarchibald5631]

An excellent advice 😘❤️

[@FarideLadak]

I do at least 200 squats every morning but I cross my arms and each of my index fingers as well as each thumb holds an ear lobe. I think it’s sometimes referred to as a super yoga move.

[@uniquelegance]

squatting motion & lowering the head and raising the head is part of the 5 daily prayers.

[@zenon3021]

isn't praying to a fictional being 5 times a day a terrible waste of time?

[@dr_flunks]

we've been squatting in america with barbells for years. i got to 360 but i'm old now so i could maybe only do 300 or so.

[@RobertoLopezFlores]

Buenísimo, muy útil.

[@MG-vo7is]

2:15 ... squat stand 3 minutes on 3 minutes off ... 4-5 times a day ... 3-4 times a week. I'll do this.

[@iche9373]

What does it mean "3min on / 3min off"? We would try 3min of isometric squats? 3 minutes of uninterrupted repetitions? And only then take a rest?

[@ayotay.7915]

Wow then I'll keep doing my routine

[@Goatboy451]

Did anyone else get up & start doing squats while they were watching this? 😀

[@joeshulman675]

I believe it !!!!

[@billking8843]

Yet another reason for banning bicep curls in the squat racks.

[@IlleMagister]

Your comment should be the highest upvoted comment on this video.

[@chaitanyans3185]

Common knowledge in India. Especially among yoga practitioners.

[@gamex-animex6289]

I going to do headstand more blood flow into the brain. Can't wait to become super genius.

[@kusukacolaylowlee1611]

Im squatting for a year! Next year i have phd degree

[@jtw10192]

I wonder if excercise such as jump ropes helps as well.

[@scrubjay93]

absolutely! probably much similar to the effect of running. I think this study was trying to find one super-simple exercise that could be of benefit to everyone, even seniors, who was even minimally inspired to improve their health. Anything on top of that is better!

[@main___name___main___name]

Squatting to take a dump definitely boosts brain power.

[@jarinorvanto4301]

I wonder if many of the cases of supposed or so to speak confirmed instances of ADD and other types of ADHD syndrome, are actually cases of metabolic syndrome (obesity, prediabetes / diabetes, hypertension, poor oxygen / carbondioxide exchange) and malnutrition, and often various degrees of sleep apnea / hypopnea. Sedentary lifestyle and poor overall management. If these metabolic factors - as a consequence of poor lifestyle choices - are not the primary causes of such cognitive malfunctions / imperfections, they surely are contributing. The same goes for a huge array of diseases, ailments and shortened lifespans.

[@mediterraneandiet2483]

“No curative treatment for neurodegenarion” Translation: No DRUG TREATMENT for neurodegeneration.

[@zenon3021]

it means there is no known cure for alzheimer's or parkinson's disease. If you know a cure, go claim your Nobel Prize and save hundreds of thousands of lives.

[@SreerajThekkeyil]

Well, I m watching this video while squatting..

[@dannyarcher6370]

I'm taking a squat while watching this.

[@keysersoze5920]

Squats ARE power.

[@kokovas]

Wow. Thousands of years in martial arts training we have to practise horse stances at early stage. Now science confirms its good for the brain. The ancients were really genius

[@iche9373]

especially when they had about a half of our modern life expectation

[@ace625]

I kinda doubt the 3 minutes of squats 4 times a day is a helpful model, even for motivated people. Most active people go to the gym once in a day and don't focus much on physical activity out of that, except maybe for walking.

[@MrBenzcdi]

He said that after 30 days of doing this exercise 4/5 times/day, 3/4 times a week, they could measure that the blood flow to the brain is quicker when challenged. Better blood flow, better brain performance such as memory function or cognitive function. What I am interested in is how people can measure such improvement at home.

[@TorreFernand]

so you're telling me, I feel better when I get up from my computer chair, not because I'm no longer sitting but because of the actual process of standing up?

[@karthikeyanrajamani8307]

Squat is one exercise for overall body do upto 200 free squat everyday.

[@akashverma5756]

Squatting is favourite punisment for Indian teachers. Now, I know Why It is.

[@fireoil]

Pretty sure that all desk job are terrible in the long run. Personally i have to move i can't stay hours it's like i'm dying inside

[@estuchedepeluche2212]

1:24 says you have to wear a jacket and a scarf in the lab to be a true researcher-poet and appear on TV.

[@shirkedance]

*Probably* correct, and May have a Direct relationship, *Another Proof:* Squat toilets in Asia may be directly related to Asian smart students.

[@syasyaishavingfun]

Oh. That means you really should use the squatting toilet

[@pareshjaju3971]

Request to repeat the same research for "HEADSTAND ".

[@Reme873]

I know of two close relatives who have strong thighs and they are very bold intelligent and clear thinking.They say it's genetic but one admitted to doing hunrededs of squats during adolescence.I joking tell them that they could push back 3-4 -guys back individually if they try their strength and do it more professionally though they dont exercise now

[@Schroinx]

Very interesting, but what is recommended is not that clear?

[@latexrope1358]

So my underwater lengths of the swimming pool is good for my brain?

[@leaf16nut]

This is why I encourage my girlfriend to squat on my face daily 💁‍♂️

[@spudulika23]

Careful, she'll be squatting her way to mensa