Preventing Dementia: It only takes ONE Workout per Week!
Physionic
Nov 10, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Use talk test to gauge exercise intensity
You are likely exercising at the correct moderate-to-vigorous intensity if your heart rate is elevated and it becomes difficult to talk while active.
Recognize yard work as effective exercise for dementia protection
Physical activity is a broad term that includes manual labor like yard work or construction, which counts towards dementia protection, not just traditional exercise.
Limit physical activity to 115 minutes weekly for dementia protection
Doing more than 115 minutes of total physical activity per week does not provide any additional dementia protection benefits.
Maximize brain health with weekend warrior workouts
Stuffing the majority of your weekly physical activity into one or two sessions is just as protective for brain health as spreading it out over many sessions.
Prioritize total physical activity time to reduce dementia risk
For reducing dementia risk, the total time spent being physically active is more important than the number of times you are active per week.
Maximize dementia protection with one weekly session of physical activity
Even when the majority of your 115 minutes of weekly physical activity is lumped into a single session, it provides an equal amount of dementia protection.
Engage in 115 minutes of activity weekly to cut dementia risk
As little as 115 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week is enough to achieve a 23% reduction in dementia risk.
