Benefits of Brain Stimulation with a Treadmill Desk

5 Sept 2024 · 1 min

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In this short video, the speaker explains that treadmill desks provide sensory stimulation that mimics the effect of stimulant medication for individuals with ADHD. By walking while working, the brain receives the stimulation it seeks, which helps it relax, improve focus, and enhance memory. The speaker addresses common concerns about treadmill size and cost, noting that compact models can be found for under $200 and are easy to move. Finally, viewers are encouraged to watch additional videos on motivation strategies for getting started with a treadmill desk.

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How treadmill desks can help you with focus if you have ADHD. When we have ADHD, our brains are generally thinking about 3 to 5 things at a time. So our brain is up here doing all of these things. The reason medication helps and they're stimulants, it's because it stimulates the brain so it can relax. When you're walking, you're stimulating your system. You're giving the stimulation that your brain is looking for. So it actually helps it to relax. And that allows you to really dive into what you really want to work on. It actually helps your memory. It's amazing in many, many, many ways. One thing you may be thinking about is you might think, hey, maybe that's heavy. Maybe that's too big. How am I going to get it upstairs? They're actually not that big. You can get some that are under $200 that are fairly light, that fit under your desk, and you can even pick them up really easily. So once you get your treadmill, then you're going to have to come back and watch more of these videos to learn how to get motivated with ADHD to get on the treadmill in the first place.