Here’s What Happens To Your Brain When You Run Just 10 Minutes a Day

We looked into research to figure out how running boosts brain function in 10 minutes flat.

Here’s what to know.

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.

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One of those science-backed, recently researched methods is actually running.

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And not like,marathon-training runningjust 10 minutes of casual running can do the trick.

Whats that, you say?

A 10-minute fix to make my mental health not so terrible?

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

In fact, the studys title is Minimal effort required: A ten-minute run can boost brain processing.

Minimal effort and our brains feel better?

Full body female athlete in sportswear using rowing machine during fitness workout in gym.

Heres What Experts Say

It asserts thatas many of us already knewexercise can be go-to way to support positive mental health.

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This again cements the idea that a little really does go a long way.

We dont need to hold ourselves to the 45-minutes-to-an-hour standard, especially if were in ananxiety-and-depression-induced exercise slump.

Give yourself a five minute walk one day, build into a 10-minute jog the next day.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

Just get up, get out, andmove… however long you’ve got the option to.

In the words of Paul Rudd a laForgetting Sarah Marshall, do less.

Hop on that pandemic-Peloton, or try a quick no-equipment workout.

A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.

Remember: moderate intensity, not HIIT!

Youshould be able to breathe and sing the happy birthday song.

Good luck out there, champ.

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