3389: How To Feel Happier, Smarter, Wealthier by Emma Hogan with Les Mills on Holistic Self Improvement

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Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Fitness

4.5 • 677 Ratings

🗓️ 9 May 2026

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3389: Emma Hogan reveals how exercise goes far beyond physical fitness, showing its powerful impact on mood, cognitive performance, stress resilience, and even perceived financial well-being. Backed by science, these insights highlight how small, consistent movement habits can transform how you think, feel, and perform in daily life, making a compelling case to prioritize fitness as a foundation for overall success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/articles/improve-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Those who accumulated at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days were 30 percent more likely to report being ‘happy’ than those who didn’t get their fitness fix." "Exercise promotes academic achievement and can bolster your cognitive function, improve your memory, and lift your attention span." "Being physically fit increases your immunological fitness too, so you’re less likely to be out of action with sickness." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Health Daily, How to Feel Happier, Smarter, Wealthier by Emma Hogan of lesmills.com,
0:08.6	and I'm your host and narrator, Dr. Neal.
0:10.9	Hey there, happy Saturday, and welcome back to another weekend edition of Optimal Health Daily.
0:16.0	This is where I read to you from some of the best health and fitness blogs on the web,
0:20.3	and always with my
0:21.4	commentary at the end. And with that, let's jump right in and hear today's post as we optimize
0:26.7	your life.
0:31.7	How to Feel Happier, Smarter, Wealthier by Emma Hogan of lesmills.com.
0:38.4	Will indoor cycling improve your intellect?
0:42.1	Could squats make you more successful?
0:45.0	Might weight training make you wealthy?
0:47.7	Science suggests that when you choose to exercise,
0:50.7	you can win at work, boost your brain power,
0:53.9	shift stress, and become altogether happier.
0:57.6	Number one, work out and become happier.
1:01.0	If you're facing a tough day and want an immediate mood boost, add 20 minutes of moderate
1:06.0	intensity aerobic exercise to your morning routine.
1:10.1	Science highlights this as a favored formula for instant
1:13.3	mood enhancement, quickly sparking an endorphin high, while the positive effects can last
1:18.7	up to 12 hours. A quick cardio session in the morning has been shown to provide the same mood boost
1:24.9	as caffeine. And the bonus?
1:30.1	Exercise can reduce caffeine withdrawal symptoms,
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