If I go 3 days without exercising, I start experiencing brain fog and get depressed & more anxious. When I workout again, I gain mental clarity, become more motivated to take on the day, and like 75% of the self-deprecating thoughts I experience go away. Why does this happen to me? What’s the science behind this?
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Exercise (strength, endurance, etc) increases brain derived neuropathic factor (BDNF). This protein helps with brain cell survival (maintenance) and growth.
More exercise = more BDNF = more brain cell integrity
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