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No explanation of the benefit doing squats, I am afraid. My guess is increased BDNF and maybe neurogenesis(scientifically disputed)? I heard sleep is a mechani

by kiba 5y ago

No explanation of the benefit doing squats, I am afraid. My guess is increased BDNF and maybe neurogenesis(scientifically disputed)? I heard sleep is a mechanism in which the brain clear out debris, so that might be a potential benefit of doing squats.

jt2190 5y ago
It is explained, although in very general terms. Exercise is used to stimulate the body’s “countermeasures” (my word) against neuro-degeneration. Squats are called out here for a few reasons: They’re relatively easy for most people to do, and they seem to do a good job of triggering the “countermeasures”, as best as they can tell. This is not a prescription to drop your exercise routine and only do squats, it’s really just pointing out that squats are a good first choice for sedentary people who want to keep their brains healthy.
- dehrmann 5y ago
  > They’re relatively easy for most people to do There were a few people in the video squatting with their knees way too forward rather than squatting like they're sitting down. It's a pretty common beginner mistake. I agree that they're easy enough--it's not like they're suggesting the snatch.
  - rhines 5y ago
    In all the squat videos I've watched, knees go forward almost to the maximum that the ankles can sustain. For example, Jeff Nippard's tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEv6CCg2BC8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEv6CCg2BC8
klipt 5y ago
I definitely sleep longer the night after a good workout. Not sure if that's universal?
- koolba 5y ago
  The best part of a squat workout is when it’s over. The second best is going to sleep that night like a baby. I bet that’s the real secret to it’s supposed brain boosting. It just knocks you out enough that you have to sleep. And sleep definitely boosts your brain.
- tomcam 5y ago
  Never helps my sleep. Sometimes hurts it.
- tppiotrowski 5y ago
  Same effect for me. Wish I knew why this works.
julianlam 5y ago
BDNF... The Boyce... Dodd... Normal Form? Yes, I always knew additional normalization was the solution. My tables are normalized like you wouldn't believe..

by kiba 5y ago

jt2190 5y ago

It is explained, although in very general terms. Exercise is used to stimulate the body’s “countermeasures” (my word) against neuro-degeneration. Squats are called out here for a few reasons: They’re relatively easy for most people to do, and they seem to do a good job of triggering the “countermeasures”, as best as they can tell. This is not a prescription to drop your exercise routine and only do squats, it’s really just pointing out that squats are a good first choice for sedentary people who want to keep their brains healthy.

dehrmann 5y ago
> They’re relatively easy for most people to do There were a few people in the video squatting with their knees way too forward rather than squatting like they're sitting down. It's a pretty common beginner mistake. I agree that they're easy enough--it's not like they're suggesting the snatch.
- rhines 5y ago
  In all the squat videos I've watched, knees go forward almost to the maximum that the ankles can sustain. For example, Jeff Nippard's tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEv6CCg2BC8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEv6CCg2BC8

klipt 5y ago

I definitely sleep longer the night after a good workout. Not sure if that's universal?

koolba 5y ago
The best part of a squat workout is when it’s over. The second best is going to sleep that night like a baby. I bet that’s the real secret to it’s supposed brain boosting. It just knocks you out enough that you have to sleep. And sleep definitely boosts your brain.
tomcam 5y ago
Never helps my sleep. Sometimes hurts it.
tppiotrowski 5y ago
Same effect for me. Wish I knew why this works.

julianlam 5y ago

BDNF... The Boyce... Dodd... Normal Form? Yes, I always knew additional normalization was the solution. My tables are normalized like you wouldn't believe..