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Some of Sam’s favorite recent exercise studies

Sam B

This isn’t one of Catherine’s useful informed research round-ups. This is just me, telling you which studies I’m happy to hear about mostly because they talk of the benefits of things I have and thing I enjoy–big legs, riding bikes, and lifting heavy things.

Enjoy!

Brain health and leg strength linked

Strong legs linked to brawny brain

Fit legs equals fit brain, study suggests

Want a Healthy Brain? Don’t Skip Leg Day

A woman demonstrating a ballet pose while holding one leg stretched high and reaching towards a turquoise exercise ball, with soft lighting from sheer curtains in the background.

Bike riding is also good for brains

Mind Matters: The Mental Health Benefits of Biking

Six minutes of vigorous bike riding boosts the brain

Cycling May Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s

Read also CNN To protect your brain against dementia, start pedaling, study suggests

A group of cyclists riding along a wooded path during autumn, surrounded by colorful trees.

Weight lifting also helps your brain and the health benefits of lifting last for a long time

Weightlifting at retirement age keeps legs strong years later, study finds

The Surprising Brain-Health Benefits of Weightlifting And it doesn’t matter how heavy your weights are.

Strength Training Boosts Brain Health, According to New Study

Two black dumbbells with a chrome screw handle on a dark background.

Published by Sam B

Philosopher, feminist, parent, and cyclist! Co-founder of Fit Is a Feminist Issue, co-author of Fit at Mid-Life: A Feminist Fitness Journey, published by Greystone Books.

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