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2123: The Link Between Exercise And Boosting Brainpower by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute

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Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship
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Jul 24, 2026
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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ 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 2123: Christine Comaford explains how consistent physical activity strengthens the brain systems responsible for focus, memory, planning, mood, and mental clarity. Her practical guidance reveals how a manageable daily routine can reduce stress, improve sleep and energy, and sharpen the higher-level thinking essential for leadership success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/link-exercise-boosting-brainpower/ Quotes to ponder: "A full night’s sleep improves your ability to regulate emotions. Period." "Being active will boost your feel-good endorphins and help you manage and decrease your stress." "Higher level thinking skills empower an executive to increase their focus, increase their cognitive flexibility and think faster." Episode references: Mayo Clinic — Exercise and Stress: Get Moving to Manage Stress: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469 A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Feelings of Energy and Fatigue in Sedentary Young Adults with Persistent Fatigue: https://doi.org/10.1159/000116610 The Journal of Neuroscience: https://www.jneurosci.org/ American Heart Association Recom…