EP 234 : Exploring the Relationship between Physical activity & Mental Health with Stuart Biddle

In this episode, we are joined by Stuart Biddle. Stuart Biddle is a professor of Physical Activity and Health. His current research interests centre on sedentary behaviour and physical activity, behaviour change strategies, and mental health outcomes. Vikas and Stuart discussed the relationship between physical activity and mental health. We also discussed the determinants, interventions, and well-being strategies for improved physical & mental health.

Here are some key takeaways:

• How the physical environment that allows you to exercise can lead to less stress, depression & improved self-esteem.
• Dedicating time for physical activity alongside studies has proven to give better academic performance.
• The impact of physical activity on executive functioning, which are aspects of your brain that allows you to memorize and process information.
• One hour of daily physical activity in children alongside their daily schedule, and how it makes them active & less stressed.
• The role of active commuting in making our lives happy & less stressful.
• How selecting a sport that you enjoy can help you to be non-sedentary & prioritize your fitness.

Check out Stuart Biddle's Book : Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being

About Vikas Singh:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Instagram: @vikas_singhh
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