This Type of Exercise Supercharges Your Brain in Just Minutes
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October 1st 2025
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In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on the CrossFit podcast, she discusses:
- What counts as vigorous exercise?
- Why lactate isn't just a metabolic waste product
- Can lactate from exercise boost cognitive function?
- Does high-intensity exercise protect the brain from aging?
- Is zone 2 cardio sufficient for mitochondrial benefits?
- Why exercise intensity generally outshines volume
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