389: The best & worst types of exercise for anxiety | Neuroscientist Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D.

The mindbodygreen Podcast · Apr 1, 2022 · 48m

Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D.: “A 2-minute movement break is all it takes to restore and replenish the brain of its vital nutrients.” Heisz, a neuroscientist and associate professor of kinesiology, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss specific exercises to help manage anxiety, plus: - Why you should listen to music before a workout (~03:51) - How much time you need to exercise for brain health (~04:30) - How walking can help grow brain cells (~30:48) - Which sports are best for healthy cognition (~36:45) - How to hack your brain to love working out (~42:06) Referenced in the episode: - Heisz's…