Wendy Suzuki: The brain-changing benefits of exercise | TED

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Others in the gym: Today is Chest Day Me after watching this vid: Today is Prefrontal Cortex and Hippocampus day

This is how a person talking about her passion sounds like. Shes in love with what shes doing and thats what makes her reliable

Since we are sharing stories, I started exercising after someone really important to me left my life, and serious family issues occurred, at first it was just to help distract me from my worsening depression but overtime I began to feel so much better mentally and physically, like there was nothing I couldn't do. It's crazy how simple exercise will save you so quickly.

Her radiant energy alone is all the proof you need about the benefits of exercise. What a presentation!

I started yoga and other exercises at the age of 13. I am 49 now having almost same physique and wellbeing and fitness like my teenage. Exercise is the key to whatever you want to achieve in life.

After I started going to the gym regularly, my crippling depression and suicidal tendencies completely went away and I didn't need meds anymore, it changed my life so drastically it's incredible.

I started working out just 10 minutes a day, everyday for 2 weeks and then bumped it up to 20 minutes a day... And eventually got to 45 mins to an hour. It was the easiest and most manageable way I could turn this into a habit. It has been almost 3 years and my body is so strong. I can't believe the progress I made from just starting small. I am no longer depressed and have gained confidence to go back to school to continue to change my life ❤ all thanks to exercise. It has had such a positive domino effect on other areas of my life. I'm so happy and grateful for this habit/practice

My mother got up at 5am to do Tai Qi for an hour EVERYDAY. She started in her 70s and never stopped for 28 years till she was at 97 when anthrophy on her legs stopped her. She lived till 102 without taking a panadol. This is living proof and my inspiration.

"Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people don't shoot their husbands." Elle Woods

This lady has good contagious energy to her. The way she talks about what she's passionate about makes me want to exercise right now.

Exercising can change your brain from very first day of workout: 1. Excercising can produce new cells in Hippocampus, which makes it voluminous and helps improve long term memory. 2. Long term exercising can help you increase your attention and focus dependent on Prefrontal cortex. 3. Helps your keep your mood good for longer time. 4. The more you workout the stronger brain gets by making Hippocampus and prefrontal conrtex, which protects your brains. The minimum amount of exercise is 3 to 4 times a week of 30 mins cardio exercise. Excercising will not only protect you today but also from incurable brain diseases!!! Thanks Dr. Suzuki!

I quit sugar and alcohol and took up exercising at the gym!!! Life could not feel any better ❤️💕🥰 I thank the Lord for this body and life!!!!

I have been extremely, extremely depressed for several months now. I felt nothingness, complete hopelessness and emptiness and sadness. Yesterday I decided to workout for 30-40 minutes. And guys, that complete hoplessness and sadness😭 literally after one session it's gone. I'm so much better. I'm so happy. I had been suffering from insomnia too, but I slept so well. After so long 😭. And that's the reason I'm going to start working out everyday.

It take lot of guts, commitment and conviction within yourself to make TED audience standup and make them punch in the air.

I have an exactly similar experience with exercise. Until my master degree, I was only a bookworm. I read books all day long and did not have any interest in exercises. I used to get sick and feel sick in my body. After my degree, I met a friend who was an athlete and he encouraged me to do exercises. When I started doing it, I felt everything Professor said in this talk. I really think exercise is a must for a healthy mind and body.

She is great. This is very inspiring. I already go to the gym a lot but this fired me up and made me so happy to see this.

I started working out when I was 18, right after high school and I’m now 58. Not only do I feel great but I pretty much have the same body I had in high school.

She is the proof of what she claims. That energy level...

Suzuki's personal story of how exercise helped her to overcome depression and improve her cognitive function is a testament to the power of physical activity. It is truly fascinating what exercise can do for the human body. I also appreciate how she emphasizes that exercise doesn't have to be a daunting or time-consuming activity. Even small amounts of exercise, such as taking a brisk walk or doing a few minutes of yoga, can have significant benefits for the brain and mental health.