Move to Learn: How Movement Activates the Brain and Fuels Motivation (with Dr. Chuck Hillman and Paul Zientarski)
May 31, 2026 · 35 min
Season 15, Episode 397 revisits research and real-world practice showing movement is more than fitness: it activates the brain, boosts attention, enhances learning, and sustains motivation. Dr. Chuck Hillman’s studies reveal how even short bouts of exercise light up brain activity, while Paul Zientarski's Naperville program demonstrates how heart-rate monitoring and purposeful movement improve rea…