Episode 12 - ADHD & Exercise: The Ultimate Brain Hack

27/07/2025 22 min
Episode 12 - ADHD & Exercise: The Ultimate Brain Hack

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SummaryIn this episode, Louise Green discusses the relationship between ADHD and exercise, exploring how ADHD affects motivation, organization, and routine. She shares personal insights and strategies for building a sustainable fitness routine that works with ADHD rather than against it. The conversation emphasizes the unique benefits of exercise for ADHD brains, the challenges faced in establishing routines, and practical strategies to overcome these barriers. Louise also highlights the importance of understanding one's brain and leveraging its strengths to create effective habits and routines.takeawaysExercise can provide focus and stability for those with ADHD.ADHD is characterized by a dysregulation of attention, not a lack of it.Exercise boosts dopamine, which is often poorly regulated in ADHD brains.Routine and organization can be particularly challenging for individuals with ADHD.ADHD brains thrive on novelty and variety in exercise routines.Visual cues and simple plans are essential for ADHD fitness success.Micro goals are more effective than vague long-term plans.Habit stacking can help integrate exercise into daily life.Understanding ADHD can lead to better strategies for fitness.Your brain's unique wiring can be a superpower in fitness.