Exercise Makes You Smarter – This Is Why (animated)

Exercise Makes You Smarter – This Is Why (animated)

Back when I was in still in school there was this stereotype going around.
Kids who were nerdy and never did any kind of sports were considered the most intelligent and bright.
The jocks who were sporty and fit, were often branded as simple-minded and empty-headed.
So by following this stereotype you had two groups: Smart and weak. Dumb and fit.

However in the recent years, there’s a new stereotype that’s gained popularity: A smart jock.
An individual who is both intellectually gifted and is physically fit.
Did they win the genetic lottery or is it possible that exercise could make you smarter?

Today we’ll look at the body-brain connection and how moving our body can benefit the brain.

Some of the studies mentioned in the video:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/05/020517075232.htm
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2857396/
http://people.stu.ca/~raywilliams/Psych2/High%20Impact%20Running%20Improves%20Learning.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK201501/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5909012/
https://gardnercenter.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/Physical%20Fitness%20and%20Academic%20Achievement%20Issue%20Brief.pdf
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.510.725&rep=rep1&type=pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3772595/

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50 Comments

  1. Physiotherapy Insider on March 16, 2023 at 9:40 am

    Neuroplasticity is key!



  2. Hector Hernandez on March 16, 2023 at 9:41 am

    A defect of this video is mention of evolution fairy tale…no need of faulty theory…



  3. Thiha Linn on March 16, 2023 at 9:41 am

    i like how you portray asian students



  4. John Orbit on March 16, 2023 at 9:44 am

    I love this!



  5. Ruslan Tsykaliak on March 16, 2023 at 9:45 am

    Thanks



  6. Markieta Crockett on March 16, 2023 at 9:47 am

    Jesus is the answer. Matthew 6:9-14, Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 91



  7. Lyubomir Lalev on March 16, 2023 at 9:48 am

    So it doesn’t make you smarter, unless you learn or study something after it. 🙂
    It also helps on productivity, focus, and motivation. When I work out in the morning, my work day is more productive and successful. 🙂



  8. Pei Chun on March 16, 2023 at 9:48 am

    Anyone book suggestions? Thanks



  9. Wanjiru Karago on March 16, 2023 at 9:50 am

    Let me remain dumb then 😂😂😂 if my 35 years of living i have been dumb



  10. Kim Jinju Antonio on March 16, 2023 at 9:51 am

    Then athletes at my school must be geniuses then. Gotta befriend them, brb.



  11. Saroj Maharjan Vlogs on March 16, 2023 at 9:54 am

    But why aren’t all the greatest scientists (Albert Einstein, Nichola Tesla, Sir Isaac Newton, etc.) were not found working out to be smarter?



  12. Yana desu on March 16, 2023 at 9:55 am

    I’m a nerd but I’m also fit af.



  13. VAISAKH V M on March 16, 2023 at 9:56 am

    Thanks a lot for sharing this inspiring and useful info😍❤. Loved the Naperville School Example !!!



  14. Marie-Jose van Rijsbergen on March 16, 2023 at 9:56 am

    Thank you for sharing…



  15. Elvin Abbasov on March 16, 2023 at 9:57 am

    it’s connected with neuroplasticity



  16. Konrad Dziebor on March 16, 2023 at 9:57 am

    general facts are right, but the explanation for why it happens is not. it’s nice to educate others on different topics but first you should make sure that none of your words are wrong



  17. RJ Guzman on March 16, 2023 at 10:01 am

    how about boxing?



  18. Boy next door on March 16, 2023 at 10:02 am

    It is not exact science but cardio or any form if exercise can boost your mood and fills you with a positive energy, now thats really a good start to do anything be it learning or cooking



  19. Enrico Hendro on March 16, 2023 at 10:02 am

    I remember back in high school, my best friend who was the ace of the volleyball team was one of the smartest people at my school.



  20. w3dge on March 16, 2023 at 10:02 am

    My smart classmates got lucky. I didn’t know this when I was a kid.



  21. Marius Padua on March 16, 2023 at 10:03 am

    Thanks, this helps so much🥺



  22. Rae DF on March 16, 2023 at 10:04 am

    I love your vidoes; they are very motivating. But i just need to point out that the image of Asian you put there is so damn racist



  23. arkimeedez on March 16, 2023 at 10:05 am

    Imagine a mega boomer.
    Now imagine the opposite.
    That would be you.



  24. El Nino on March 16, 2023 at 10:05 am

    Exercising also makes you sleep better which improves everything else



  25. sangram on March 16, 2023 at 10:07 am

    J8jyil



  26. Damith Wickramasinghe on March 16, 2023 at 10:07 am

    Very useful information, thank you so much❤️❤️❤️💪💪



  27. Upali Dakumpitiya on March 16, 2023 at 10:14 am

    Thanks.



  28. ceeq on March 16, 2023 at 10:16 am

    thank you



  29. Dandavats Dasa on March 16, 2023 at 10:17 am

    Great!

    Seems like you are always reaching out to some kind of modern norm in society.

    How much would simply hiking a few miles most days be reasonably adequate for the brain and the whole body?

    All of this passion with today’s norm of coming up to par regarding the "rat race / dog eat dog" competition to have a really large bank balance – is this reasonable?

    Passion, Passion, Passion °°°°°°°°°

    Competition in Academics is a "conform to the norm" to a great extent.

    The urban sprawl and suburban sprawl all starts to necessitate tremendous concentration upon specialization which has its advantages & disadvantages.

    People can become very expert regarding their specialization, but what about preparedness?

    Thank you



  30. 牛腩面加底 on March 16, 2023 at 10:17 am

    Good advices.



  31. sugo on March 16, 2023 at 10:21 am

    high intensity aerobics, you got it boss



  32. The BonZi on March 16, 2023 at 10:21 am

    Very interesting topic, I will try impellent some advice to me life.



  33. 黄利 (音乐家) on March 16, 2023 at 10:23 am

    I am 51 years old and I am doing workout till 3 hours, although I am a music teacher. I doing 3000 jumping rope.



  34. Mohammadhossein Abdi on March 16, 2023 at 10:24 am

    مرام



  35. Jansen in the province on March 16, 2023 at 10:25 am

    It could be the reason why ideas come up after a pleasant, leisurely walk or fascinating activities such as after spending considerable time in one’s hobby.



  36. K City on March 16, 2023 at 10:27 am

    I like your video, but unfortunately, there is no such thing as evolution (around 11:.26) If you cross out the part your video will make sense. Thank you. You always do a brilliant job. I like it very much.



  37. Tejas Tupe on March 16, 2023 at 10:27 am

    Why no more videos? Please upload more videos.



  38. Mary Bustos on March 16, 2023 at 10:27 am

    there is an update about squats and neurons relationship, how neurons perform way better by having squats sessions regularly



  39. Rudeboy Sims on March 16, 2023 at 10:28 am

    10:20 that comparison seems manipualtive when all the other countries are averaged out between all schools.



  40. Sneha Saha on March 16, 2023 at 10:28 am

    Velcro shoes r good too….. Atleast for people like me who don’t know how to tie the laces!



  41. Static Objx on March 16, 2023 at 10:30 am

    10:04, asian stereotype caricature haha



  42. SHOWRAV SAHA on March 16, 2023 at 10:30 am

    Please make more videos…



  43. PRIMO THE GREAT on March 16, 2023 at 10:32 am

    Also exercise everyday makes you have a good sleep at night.



  44. NecromancerGod on March 16, 2023 at 10:33 am

    I just got done eating after hitting the gym. Feed and walked the dog. I feel ready for the day and energize. Thank you for this lesson. Chao!



  45. Chris on March 16, 2023 at 10:35 am

    It’s maths, not "math"



  46. sampath creative on March 16, 2023 at 10:35 am

    Your video ia a great thought process ….thanks for sharing



  47. Farhan Ahmed on March 16, 2023 at 10:36 am

    Thank’s for (great information💡)👍



  48. w3dge on March 16, 2023 at 10:36 am

    Imagine learning this as a kid. And growing smart with a body of bradpit. u will dominate college in every aspect



  49. Geoff on March 16, 2023 at 10:38 am

    "however once safely attached , the sea squirt simply digests its own brain for extra energy" damn it! why did i let myself get so hungry



  50. Saiyan Warrior on March 16, 2023 at 10:39 am

    My friend is a gym freak but not good in studies. Why so?