Neuroscientist explains the best exercise to improve brain function

The author of "Healthy brain, Happy Life" and professor at the Center for Neural Science at New York University, Dr. Wendy Suzuki, explains the best way to exercise in order to improve brain function.
Special thanks to Michael Bultman and CrossFit NYC.
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[@Yash-fs6lq]

I ran 2 km every day In a month my face pimples vanished I started focusing a lot My belly fat vanished I feel energetic everytime My sleeping habit changed. And all of this got ruined thanks to coronavirus. Now i'm a total junk

[@avielfasi]

i feel that

[@gaurav1252]

Same

[@flyingboi4861]

U can always do home exercises , it at least better than doing nothing :]

[@shn4187]

i like how your profile pic suits with your comment lmao

[@PurePessimism]

You need to meditate and build your self image. Look into psycho cybernetics

[@Mutyi80]

I was expecting some math excercises here haha

[@hmz01_]

SAME AHAHHA

[@kyrpangdkhar6985]

Same too me

[@masterah2926]

Mutyi80 I was expecting the unexpected

[@rofiihamdi65]

Me too 😂

[@ridhimakohli1020]

same here

[@TheWildbill242]

I'm 70 years old and have been running for just a little over 48 1/2 years. Running benefits me physically, mentally and spiritually. I love it !

[@warmaxxx]

bless you

[@ravibhatta9068]

How much time do you run per day?

[@starvinmarvin7964]

TheWildbill242 thats awesome, you're fortunate your knees have held up. I'm only 32 and can no longer run due to over use.

[@houdadoo2154]

TheWildbill242 greatt keep going u gave me some motivation

[@woowoowoo18]

That's great man d

[@emilin4031]

2 minutes silence for those who got ready for the brain exercise with pen and paper😂😂

[@fenienfiasmr9182]

AHAJAJAJHAHA

[@mbsucks101]

Lmfao

[@Nabamitadass]

You did the same. Didn't you? 😂

[@Adrian-yg2lg]

We’re elite haha

[@abhas387]

Laughing on myself 🤣

[@jsjdns17373]

Thumbnail: “Making it seem like a math exercise” Video: “Workout exercise”

[@aniketchandra6492]

"So it's all about exercising"😕 ...but because of the thumbnail i was expecting something different !!😐😑

[@muathseyam4706]

So do I I was thinking of brain exercises

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@Adam M self dabba

[@dominicmillan5102]

What movie is that thumb nail?

[@aniketchandra6492]

@@dominicmillan5102 Good Will Hunting.

[@dominicmillan5102]

@@aniketchandra6492 thank you so much! I looked online and wasn’t sure, looks like I’ll be watching that movie soon!

[@harshshukla9589]

The more you challenge yourself physically, more your brain's muscle memory get used to facing challenges. And with my experience of exercising I can tell that it really create charisma even for your brain's muscles too

[@payelhaque7]

Same with facing your fears

[@ladybird491]

You just redefined the entire video and summed it up. It's important to let the creators get their views and coins.

[@ricsonescalicas9657]

Is there really a muscle memory?

[@emaa2123]

Staying caged up in my house made me feel lifeless, after going on long walks in a spacious park for 20 mins, i feel so refreshed and felt more alive. Walking helps me with my sadness. ;)

[@prod.gregupnext2958]

Wow imma walk more

[@nehabalwani9384]

I can resonate well with this. I have stayed up for around 2 years at my home, in the same 4 walls or sometimes just going to the terrace wasn't enough. You feel caged Post COVID-19 life was really difficult to feel motivate or even trust yourself to try out new things. But thankfully things are changing as I have started working on my health.

[@kimberlypoer8164]

I am feeling this now from being on home incarceration for the past 7 months...

[@abhishekghosh4384]

You can try out Surya Namaskar sequence as well.

[@botekate]

0:10 It's as if she knew I was looking...

[@gonzalo4526]

read my mind

[@dialvin]

I missed the eye candy thanks for sharing.😂

[@tal8871]

lol yeah, I was thankful she covered up such blatant immodesty.

[@pjswag2118]

@@dialvin can someone explain? My brain isn’t working tonight

[@__________Troll__________]

*That's whoever this comedic editor is.*

[@BRVvideos]

If lifting and brain function were directly linked, Einstein would have a 6pack

[@anon8638]

This comment is so aids. 1.They were talking about aerobic exercise not strength training 2. They never said it's 'directly linked' 3. How the fuck do you get a six pack by lifting weights?

[@BRVvideos]

It was just a joke and they mention there is a little bit evidence about strength training being positive

[@anon8638]

I know man, it's just the comment is so stupid haha

[@dandankovsky7968]

Well, we've never seen him topless ;-)

[@nishant2279]

well... plus.google.com/112002887444960944559/posts/hR4Jm7Qs9EA

[@deniskhakimov]

I thought she would tell about special math exercises :)

[@muathseyam4706]

like me dude that was frustrated

[@turtlesack100]

Muath Seyam I think you should exercise your English first.

[@leeam2486]

@@turtlesack100 And i think that , you should try to be nicer and less unsympathetic . This is maybe his second language , or maybe not . And either way i'm proud of him . Hope that your mentality has growth , have a great day .

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Very informative video. Be careful of what you feed your mind. Reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Avoid comparing with others, reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations before sleep, in college, at work, taking a walk, when reading, etc.etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.

[@bornleader1653]

Legend 👏❤️

[@bornleader1653]

Legend 👏❤️

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[@1010BARCA1010]

im always constipated unfortunately but i'll try the rest thanks for advice

[@SmithyWesson]

Thank you

[@peterluptovec6183]

This can vary because it has been shown that exercising after 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. gives our body the capacity to increase stamina, endurance, and strength overall. Simply put, If we exercise during that given time, we are likely to keep up with activities as opposed to starting early in the morning, which could be exhausting and not as appealing as one might think. but that can differ from person to person 🙂

[@researchproject034]

It's interesting, can you site some research that has come to this conclusion?

[@HaggisDruid]

Anecdotal, but for me personally working out around 5pm right when I get off work usually helps me stay energetic and alert for the rest of the evening. A little mini stretch, tiny workout in the morning with a cold shower after is nice, but I'd never do my full routine then.

[@quotient8854]

@@researchproject034 because in this time period you have highest metabolic rate, that creates hunger (gherllin) , hormone act as alertness in turn helping full focus on running or exercise

[@thebookwaswaybetter2827]

“Exercise early in the morning!” I leave for work at 3:45am bruh 😭

[@BWVidventures]

:(((

[@Matthew-fj6eu]

damn, what's your job?

[@rokpg4667]

Dude. Never mind. Go to sleep and then as you wake up do some exercise.

[@leeroy14r60]

You work in the dark😂

[@zombiekiller7101]

Lol I go to sleep at this time 🤣

[@stainfxce2303]

Short answer: exercise. Like actual physical exercise. Welcome y'all

[@castrorajappa]

Don't underestimate weight training. It can change your life.

[@DoofusManBoy]

Answer: Morning Exercise (There, now you dont need to watch the video)

[@BabyandLittleGuy]

Dr. Suzuki!! She's awesome!!! 😀 So now I know, if I want to be sharp, exercise in the morning. But if I don't need to be sharp, a walk during late afternoon while a beautiful sunset takes place is ok. 😀

[@user-tt3rq1eu1z]

Both ways are beneficial: early in the Körnung it is good for the braun and to stimulate your cognitivo functions and after work, a good Workout before going home is Wonderful for the stress Relief and getting in great mood for the rest of your Day. Very useful video, after all, thank you!

[@andreycunha4479]

• Aerobic exercise * strength training * walk and become triathletic, do 3-4 times a week, and increase as time pass. * early morning, first thing in the morning exercise is beneficial. Also it´s interesting do it by the final of the day. * maximize all the exercises for maximum benefits.

[@mattgraves3709]

This is great, I'm a software engineer and want to maximize my work output and was looking to find some exercises....funny thing😊was doing this regularly for the last few years but this last couple of months I have lost the consistency so this is great motivation to get me back into that zone 2 cardio 4-5 days a week.

[@nikhilpandeydigital]

I am also a software Engineer, and loves running 😊

[@vrizkvrizk3401]

I always do an "exercise" in the morning with my wife

[@sdgrfhd5326]

Peax Ful don't feel bad. The fact that he said "always" demonstrates that he's either BSing about the whole thing or he hasn't been married for a year yet.

[@RYTEDR]

I mean not every marriage is a sexless hell. Just got to get with a woman who really loves sex. 10 years and counting and rarely miss a day. It's almost TOO much. =P

[@Andre-cf1js]

Vrizk vrizk lucky bastard hehehe

[@sk.insuit]

two minutes of exercise is hardly enough

[@stainfxce2303]

Vrizk vrizk of you don't mind may I join your "exercise"..?

[@TinyWhisperWonders]

7am i'm gonna go back to sleep.

[@creatoss5597]

Nigahiga

[@OddAntSounds]

It's hard to find a video "boost your brain" without having all sort of weird hypothetical advices attach to it. Sometimes science proved or empirical methods is all we need to remember and this video does a good job at that.

[@kadambaritamilarasan568]

It's true Since when I started walking I can focus well Before I could study only my school board syllabus But nowadays I can prepare in competitive level and my accuracy have increased..

[@gauravchhabra7708]

Appreciate the effort and answer from Neuroscientist viewpoint... Yoga should certainly take you to next level of mental, physical, inner wellbeing...

[@federicomatias9561]

Short and concise, great video!

[@francismausley7239]

Thank you. "It-the body - is like a horse which carries the personality and spirit, and as such should be well cared for so it can do its work! You should certainly safeguard your nerves, and force yourself to take time, and not only for prayer and meditation, but for real rest and relaxation...." ~ Lights of Guidance, Baha'i Faith

[@speedyg2012]

0:08 Anyone noticed?

[@kushalkollu8628]

What?

[@CubedNightShot9777]

@@kushalkollu8628 In between the man's legs...

[@jaazaniasg3865]

@@CubedNightShot9777 what?

[@edmundogabrieldeloayzasemi1049]

Bless you ma'am, best recommendation by KZbin's algorithm this year.

[@advancetotabletop5328]

Thanks for explaining the answer in the first few seconds! Plus, the animated weights with your hand gestures is cute. Thanks for the video!

[@ogungou9]

Exercising early in the morning will improve your sleep the next night ...

[@Alch8Fi153]

Combine moderate daily cardio with intermittent fasting 16:8 or 18:6 (16-18 hours on & 8-6 hours off), plus organic acv lemon water in the morn & organic green tea (up to 6 cups a day). During the non-fasting hours, drink high quality organic bone broth and organic protein shakes, along with eating steamed veggies, and upping vitamin intakes. Drink electrolytes in distilled water, and do a regular weekly colon cleanse detox-for healing the gut, liver, & other organs. This is truly the TOTAL OPTIMIZATION PACKAGE! 💡🧠💪🚀✨

[@michaeladkins8750]

I used to read business and self-development books immediately after my nightly workouts, I’m starting think that’s why the neuroplasticity was so potent after checking out this video.

[@yz4043]

I suggest rebounding to everyone. It's jumping on a mini trampoline for 10 mins a day. It's fun, low impact and doing it for 10 mins is equal to a 30 min run :) you can do it from the privacy of your home all year long and some trampolines out there are under $30 It really doesn't feel like exercise that's what I like about it so much like dancing it's enjoyable for me

[@T-Bone93]

Good job with this video. I think often times we tend to forget, that our brain in the head is just a small part of our whole body. Mind=body :D

[@georgizplay4482]

The best way is still learning... You could do pretty much the whole day such exercises but won't improve you brainfunctions

[@bindubindu3019]

The ad was awesome... Really touched my heart

[@TheRichSolution]

Thanks for this information!

[@amitchothani9832]

i love the way you presented the whole concept with a beautiful smile... ❤️

[@REDPotriats757]

Exercise just makes you feel good, not a genius.

[@zaxles]

insight001 still makes you smarter that's the point not to make you a genius...

[@Moby-lj8pb]

Maybe meditation

[@fedup1940]

Did she say genius? Did I miss something?

[@dvrocker]

Actually, exercise over time does make you a genius per se. There is scientific evidence unrelated to this video out there.

[@sergiosantiagojalao4071]

But when you exercise, that good feeing is provided by your whole body and your whole mind working better, which means that your brain improves it's biological functions and capacities

[@yhh850]

All videos should be straightforward like this

[@FranekCyganek25]

📍be beyond all the schemats 📍walk barefoot in the forest with nordic walking sticks and with doggo 📍ride on bike with the bathing duck tied to the top of the cask 📍sleep and be as lazy as much as You want 📍work and do action as crazy or not crazy- relaxed or both- as you want in the style as You want 📍create relations in your own style and expect only better and better things for yourself

[@thorodinson8390]

My doctor told me that running could add years to my life.i already feel 10 yr older after the long run 😂😂😂

[@Matthew-fj6eu]

😂😂😂

[@chaosdweller]

🤔

[@niara6]

Lol

[@nilanjanchanda597]

those who disliked it are lazy during morning

[@_ruuku]

Or they might be the ones who expected math exercises :|

[@MarcosAntonio-vp3en]

I have two jobs, this takes a lot of time, but every now and then I can go for a light walk, this gives me a lot of emotional, physical and spiritual energy, I even believe that this should be encouraged by the government, athletes get sick much less than sedentary people.

[@c.galindo9639]

Very nice and simple :) I loved this insightful information and genuinely enjoyed what this helps access further for better brain function for your exercised body

[@ramcharanbaishya6872]

Tomorrow is my exam . So i am here,🙂

[@xdp5660]

Well hello there 😎

[@ramcharanbaishya6872]

@@xdp5660 heloo

[@ridinsolo1158]

KNOWLEDGE=POWER

[@itsraahul]

She's so cheerful

[@varshadurugkar3128]

Thank you Wendy!👍

[@MrZZsharka]

Novelty is the best. If you simply exercise on a treadmill there’s nothing new. While you need to be more alert when you exercise out in the open. And of course not sticking to same route all the time is better.

[@RealLifeLivin]

Exercise and reading I wonder if it improves the retention of it? Guess I should start experimenting 😂

[@clg_gurl]

Who else came here thinking it would be a dot connecting game?

[@jimmyv1753]

I heard about 7 years ago. Reading 100 books would increase your IQ. So since I have always struggled with being dyslexic. I decided to start with audiobooks. I guess that was between 2015-2016. Now I’m about 1000 audiobooks in and it’s turned into one of my favorite pastimes. Can’t say it did anything for me mentally besides just making me pretty happy and increasing my vocabulary probably pretty significantly.

[@MrstonecareAu]

Thank you, you are so amazing

[@iseeyou9723]

It's good to know about exercising but i was expecting a brain exercise that activates or excites our neurons. I wish in the very next vedio in the future will have such kind of stuff.

[@Alignedtop]

Early is good for short term memory, evening exercise helps your long term memory.

[@AllRounder-km3lh]

Who told u? Give me source..

[@bakadabakada]

@@AllRounder-km3lh don't know who decides it.

[@charlenekings7932]

I'll try to exercise again to improve my mental ability. Thanks

[@unicorn1420]

Ok. Thank You. I will try.

[@NisargJain]

That gulp in the very end shows how stressful it was for her to speak this😂😂😂

[@chaosdweller]

She's very pretty

[@redamasrii1921]

Love your videos 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@redamasrii1921]

First

[@telexope]

Watch how to breath, how to brush videos

[@Nizamuddin78690]

"Who needs a brain reboot when I can just hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete and hope for the best?"

[@Instantbeans]

I am curious in participating in a brain study. I was tested with vocational rehabilitation and I got a perfect score on problem solving and almost a perfect score on the brain processing speed. I answered 198 out of 200 questions and got the first 197 correct. It was a 2 minute of 120 second time limit. So I was able to look at and process about 8 diagrams a second, and correct find the corresponding diagram to match.

[@k.j.g.9601]

Apparently wailing your arms about helped her brain...so there's always that...

[@justinhunstad1760]

Any thoughts on excercise after brain resection surgery? I haven't been to the gym in two weeks and this recovery time is killing me. I want to excercise again.

[@NaN_000]

Hey how's life going man

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@@NaN_000 had a good 17 months of clean scans. The gliomas ugly ass is back right beside my resection cavity. Surgery part 2 soon and radiation and chemo for Christmas. 🤬

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​@@NaN_000thanks. The one positive thing about battling cancer is getting to see just how many people who have rallied around to show support and love. Very humbling to see all the support I have received from friends and family. People who's lives I never even imagined I had touched showing up to offer up support. Really a touched and humbled by it all.

[@jackcarpenters3759]

There has been study done on how much and how hard exercise for less brain diseases. Walking was not the best, but the hard exercise was best. You needed around 30 minutes for the sweet spot. So just run 4km a week and you are oke. This can also be done in 4 days 1km for example. Often people think you need to exercise a lot, but also for example increasing vo2max you only need to have 90% of heart rate for 12 minutes a week and you get most out of it. Lots of studies confirm this.

[@CandyLemon36]

I'm incredibly inspired by this material. A book discussing these subjects was a catalyst for my personal growth. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling

[@balajiyadav6650]

Surya namaskar and pranayama(breathing exercises) and meditation in the very early morning are the best ways to improve brain power.

[@sunnymcintosh2409]

There are a lot of things that are more specific than this video explains. Dancing and juggling are really good for the brain and connecting mind and body. Kinda surprised at this video - I was expecting something more scientific. Sure exercises can help, but specific kinds of exercise are more helpful, and she didn't even touch that. I expected much better from a neuroscientist.

[@back-seat-driver1355]

yes, me too! just a teaser for her book i suppose!

[@al-noor9041]

I felt cool down in my head..something like this.

[@sasicyborg]

Thank you for this info

[@Mina-gz7uf]

I expect something different

[@LucasSilva-ej9pm]

Sport=intelligence.but I swim,run almost every day and i am stuped

[@kushkungvivo744]

Thank you will use this

[@kushi1944]

Hey I loved your TED talk!

[@nishant2279]

0:54 I see cross shit, I dislike

[@sudhan152]

wow this suzuki looks tempting to ride😊

[@abhishekshrivastav6162]

😂😂

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😂😂😂

[@MrNayan2020]

Hariharasudhan sukumaran 😂 😂

[@avanishkumardixit9663]

Hariharasudhan sukumaran ji

[@vibodhj349]

Stop spoiling India's image by saying something irrelavant.

[@fereshtehmahdavi9527]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@jeyabharathi3234]

Expected something different from these routine general info for health!

[@rhetta9826]

Get rid of the captions!

[@loisewangari9840]

I improve my brain capacity through meditating on the word of God(the bible).

[@Tad-zh4wr]

Ty ! “Exercise and mitochondrial remodeling to prevent age-related neurodegeneration”

[@abhishek-mz5ii]

Excellent motivation for running

[@saumitragautam8333]

Thank you.

[@li0nh3art302]

Sweet smile at the end

[@chrisqx2]

Thanks!

[@user-tf4fz8yc4j]

Thank you so much mam 😊.

[@sangamxghimire]

Exercise can make you much smarter

[@wolfraidgaming9177]

Thank you for the information mam

[@Jesuscares7680]

Or riding your bike everyday in the fresh air and sunshine..just like a child..kept you happy and thinking quick..

[@rup.prasad]

Great suggestion.

[@mindsetteenager9515]

I thought that I was gonna do that thing in thumbnail 😂 it looks awesome

[@saurabhmaurya6380]

Early morning aerobic exercise....❣️

[@CisumSoul97]

4:33 really it's very helpful for me 💟 Thank you for sharing 🙏💫🤞

[@amantodescienco693]

So, exercise is efffective for the brain. I got that on my notes!

[@passivemoon]

Thank you. 😊

[@blairsterling6141]

Blood circulation is so very very very important. For every part of the body. Blood in the body is like oil in a car. It is fundamental for optimum performance.

[@tejuswadbudhe7909]

Thank you

[@Marlen-CruzCommercial_2023]

Any and every exercise consistently is the answer

[@yeolebapusaheb9905]

Interesting And very helpful