Aerobic exercise primarily benefits grey matter and memory, while resistance training is more effective for white matter health and executive function.

“whereas aerobic exercise on that kind of intensity spectrum we just talked about seems to particularly benefit the gray matter which includes the hippocampus. Resistance training seems to particularly benefit the white matter.”

Everyone, regardless of age or gender, should engage in weight training to maintain muscle and physical function.

“lifting weights is something every person on this planet should be doing.”

Structured exercise and muscle stimulation are essential for maintaining bodily functions and health, with 150 minutes per week being the minimum requirement.

“Therefore, those 150 minutes per week are fundamental for everyone, absolutely fundamental. From there upwards, as we say, if we can maintain those minimums of 3 days, fantastic; if we can increase it, great; if not, no, but as long as they add up and keep us in that balance.”