ScienceJul 2, 2022

Boost your brainpower

If you want to keep your brain sharp and healthy, you need to know about brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Discover how HIIT can unlock the power of BDNF and boost your cognitive performance.

Close crop of a rider’s neck and shoulder mid-effort, black and white

What is BDNF?

The benefits of exercise for BDNF

Black and white close view of a midriff in a sports bra and leggings

Exercise stimulates the production of BDNF in our bodies, a molecule that plays a crucial role in keeping your brain healthy and young.

Rider's trainers on the CAROL Bike pedals beside the frame

Greater increases in BDNF levels were reported at higher exercise intensities, according to a study.

5 minutes to a better brain with CAROL

Want to improve your brain function but short on time? CAROL Bike offers the shortest and most effective form of high-intensity exercise, Reduced Exertion HIIT (REHIT), making it an ideal choice for those who want to keep their body and brain young and fit. All it takes is 5 minutes, 3x a week for the shortest, most effective workout.

In summary, BDNF is a vital molecule for brain function and cognitive performance, and exercise is a powerful tool for boosting BDNF levels. HIIT, particularly with shorter durations, is more effective than moderate-intensity exercise, and CAROL Bike offers the most efficient way to achieve these benefits.

Keep reading

More in Science

Does Exercise Make You Hungrier? What the Evidence Says

Exercise raises how much you eat by about 100 calories a day. Intensity changes the hormone, not the plate.

Recumbent Bike for Weight Loss: What the Evidence Shows

A recumbent bike burns as much per watt as an upright one. Effort, dose and diet decide how much weight you lose.

Stationary Bike for Knee Arthritis: What the Evidence Says

Cycling eases knee arthritis pain and does not wear the joint out. How much it helps, and how hard to ride.

Make every second count.

Join our 35,000+ rider community.

Shop CAROL Bike