Health & Nutrition
The Benefits of Exercise

The Benefits of Exercise

How exercise affects your body and mind

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Health & Nutrition
Exercise: we all know that it's good for us. Not only does it keep us fit and healthy, it also has a great influence on our general wellbeing and mental health. In this collection you'll find Blinks with insight from science on exercise and its positive effects, so you can start reaping the benefits in your life.

The Benefits of Exercise

How exercise affects your body and mind

The Joy of Movement
The Joy of Movement
Kelly McGonigal
How Exercise helps us find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage
22 min4.7
Jog On
Jog On
Bella Mackie
How running saved my life
18 min4.1
In Praise of Walking
In Praise of Walking
Shane O'Mara
The new science of how we walk and why it’s good for us
19 min4.5
Body by Science
Body by Science
Doug McGuff, John Little
A Research Based Program for Strength Training, Body Building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week
22 min4.5
Spark
Spark
John J. Ratey & Eric Hagerman
The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
12 min4.4

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