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174 // The Effect of Exercise on ADHD & Perimenopause, with Debra Atkinson

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Show Notes

Curious how exercise affects the brain? What about the brain during menopause or for those with ADHD?

In today’s episode, I am joined by Debra Atkinson - a trainer, speaker, coach, exercise physiologist and founder of Flipping 50. We discuss how movement affects the brain and supports women through perimenopause and menopause, especially those with ADHD.

Today’s episode answers questions like:

How does exercise affect the brain? What are the short-term vs. long-term benefits of exercise? How can I be more consistent with exercise, as a woman with ADHD? Which is better; high-intensity, moderate-intensity or low-intensity workouts? How often should I weight-train for optimal bone density and muscle growth? Do the workout requirements change when I hit menopause? What kind of workout lowers cortisol? How many reps should I be doing?

I hope you enjoy today’s episode and find something helpful or encouraging. Thanks for being here!

Learn more about Debra at FlippingFifty.com or @Flipping50TV on social media channels.

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