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6 minutes of pain for a healthier brain

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Matt Hood
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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a protein in the body that helps:

  • 🧠 Brain cells grow and survive‍
  • ⚡️ Creates new connections and signalling pathways in the brain

New research published in the Journal of Physiology found 6 minutes of high-intensity exercise boosted BDNF levels by 4-5x.

It was done on a stationary bike: 6x 40 seconds on (100% effort), 20 seconds off (25% effort).

Tack it on the end of a gym session for better brain formation, function and memory.

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