TMHS 688: The Truth About Exercise (This Is What It REALLY Does)

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2023

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

When you think about the benefits of regular physical activity, what comes to mind first? While many folks might exercise to drop a pants size or grow bigger biceps, the true benefits of being physically active extend far beyond vanity metrics. Exercising regularly can improve your immune function, reduce the risk of multiple diseases, improve your brain health, and so much more. On this episode of The Model Health Show, we’re going to dive into the real, science-backed benefits of engaging in regular exercise, beyond the physical side effects like weight loss. You’re going to learn more about the multitude of ways that exercise can impact your health and well-being, including how exercise is protective against the top causes of absenteeism in the workplace, and how movement impacts longevity and cognitive ability. If you want to change your relationship with exercise, you have to understand its inherent value. No matter what your physical body looks like, regular activity can help you improve your functionality, mental health, and overall quality of life. I hope you enjoy this episode on the comprehensive benefits of exercise! In this episode you’ll discover: Why your health is your most valuable asset. How exercise acts as an epigenetic controller. The number one cause of absenteeism in the workplace. How exercise measures up against conventional treatments of depression. Why regular physical activity can increase your resilience. How movement can improve your immune response and reduce inflammation. Two types of training that can reduce risk of injuries. Why being fit is a superpower. How your lymphatic system works, and why movement is essential for its function. The impacts of exercise on brain plasticity. How strength training affects long-term memory. The connection between walking and dementia risk. Why walking is a wonder drug. Specific forms of exercise to engage in to improve your health. How walking can extend your lifespan. Why play is an underrated form of exercise for health and happiness. Items mentioned in this episode include: DrinkLMNT.com/model -- Get a FREE sample pack with any order! Onnit.com/model -- Save an exclusive 10% on performance supplements & tools! Metabolic Health & Mental Health with Dr. Christopher Palmer – Episode 649 The Link Between Exercise & Joy with Dr. Kelly McGonigal – Episode 393 The Truth About Stem Cells with Dr. Robert Hariri – Episode 622 Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Download Transcript

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0:00.0	You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.0	For more, visit TheModelHealthShow.com.
0:12.0	Welcome to The Model Health Show.
0:13.0	This is Fitness and Nutrition expert Sean Stevenson.
0:15.0	And I'm so grateful for your tuning in for me today.
0:18.0	On this episode, we're going to be diving into the little known truth about exercise.
0:23.0	Now, we tend to think that exercise is about vanity metrics.
0:27.0	If we really dig in and look at our psychology, we think it's about the outer expression of results.
0:33.0	Getting the flat stomach, getting the biceps, triceps quads, getting those muscular changes.
0:39.0	And also, it's really tied to fat loss.
0:42.0	Now, though all of those things might be a side effect of doing exercise,
0:47.0	today we're going to dive in on what actually happens in the body.
0:51.0	What are the real systemic changes that take place in the human body when engaged in the body?
0:56.0	When engaged in exercise and movement?
0:59.0	Now, I want you to ask yourself a question.
1:01.0	Why do you think that your health is the most valuable asset that you have?
1:07.0	We tend to think that other assets, things externally, are some of the most important things in our lives.
1:12.0	Sometimes the most important thing, but in truth, your health is the most valuable asset that you have.
1:17.0	Why do you think that is?
1:19.0	Well, having a level of health and fitness enables you to interact with life in a way that's advantageous.
1:25.0	It enables us to go to work, to create art, to play, to engage with our friends and family members,
1:33.0	to do the things that we want to do.
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