Exercise and Willpower
Engaging in cardiovascular exercise is crucial for enhancing the anterior mid cingulate cortex, which plays a key role in willpower and tenacity. Aiming for 150 to 200 minutes of low-intensity cardio per week is essential, but introducing new challenges can further boost mental resilience. Activities that feel effortless, like cold showers for those who enjoy them, may not contribute to building willpower. Embracing discomfort in exercise can lead to significant cognitive and emotional benefits.In this clip
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Tell me more about how engaging in moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise can increase the volume of brain areas like the anterior mid cingulate cortex, which is linked to tenacity and willpower.
In the six-month study Andrew Huberman cites on how engaging in moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise can increase the volume of the anterior mid cingulate cortex (AMCC), how long was each exercise session and how did they define "moderate intensity"?
What are difficult challenges or healthy painful tasks, like exercise, that can build the mid-anterior cingulate cortex or build willpower according to Andrew Huberman in the episodes How to Increase Your Willpower & Tenacity | Huberman Lab Podcast and Boosting Brain Resilience?