Angela talks to Tommy Wood about the intriguing relationship between exercise and cognitive function, exploring how different forms of physical activity can enhance creativity, focus, and overall mental clarity. They discuss personal experiences with exercise, such as the rhythmic nature of strength training and its impact on idea generation. They also look at research findings that suggest various types of exercise, from aerobic to resistance training, can improve aspects of working memory and executive function, particularly when not taken to the point of exhaustion.

0:05 – Broadening perspective with movement and mindfulness.
1:56 – The connection between exercise and cognitive clarity.
4:15 – Exercise types that support creativity and focus.
6:39 – Benefits of moderate exercise without exhaustion.
9:02 – Distraction-free movement aids creative thinking.
13:03 – Optimal productivity window after exercise.
14:33 – Breaking up the day with short bouts of movement.
16:19 – NSDR vs. walking for brain benefits.
17:51 – Relaxation enhances memory consolidation.

Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance.

 
Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance.